Add 50/42 and 7/27
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 7/27
50/42 + 7/27 is 274/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
50/42 = 50 × 9/42 × 9 = 450/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
7/27 = 7 × 14/27 × 14 = 98/378 - Add the two like fractions:
450/378 + 98/378 = 450 + 98/378 = 548/378 - 548/378 simplified gives 274/189
- So, 50/42 + 7/27 = 274/189
In mixed form: 185/189
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