Add 50/45 and 8/27
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 8/27
50/45 + 8/27 is 38/27.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135 - Add the two like fractions:
150/135 + 40/135 = 150 + 40/135 = 190/135 - 190/135 simplified gives 38/27
- So, 50/45 + 8/27 = 38/27
In mixed form: 111/27
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