Add 50/45 and 16/27
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 16/27
50/45 + 16/27 is 46/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
50/45 = 50 × 3/45 × 3 = 150/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
16/27 = 16 × 5/27 × 5 = 80/135 - Add the two like fractions:
150/135 + 80/135 = 150 + 80/135 = 230/135 - 230/135 simplified gives 46/27
- So, 50/45 + 16/27 = 46/27
In mixed form: 119/27
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