Add 50/5 and 90/27
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 3 9/27
50/5 + 90/27 is 40/3.
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,
90/27 = 90 × 5/27 × 5 = 450/135 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/135 + 450/135 = 1350 + 450/135 = 1800/135 - 1800/135 simplified gives 40/3
- So, 50/5 + 90/27 = 40/3
In mixed form: 131/3
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