Add 50/63 and 5/27
50/63 + 5/27 is 185/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
50/63 = 50 × 3/63 × 3 = 150/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189 - Add the two like fractions:
150/189 + 35/189 = 150 + 35/189 = 185/189 - So, 50/63 + 5/27 = 185/189
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