Add 50/5 and 20/27
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 20/27
50/5 + 20/27 is 290/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
50/5 = 50 × 27/5 × 27 = 1350/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/135 + 100/135 = 1350 + 100/135 = 1450/135 - 1450/135 simplified gives 290/27
- So, 50/5 + 20/27 = 290/27
In mixed form: 1020/27
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