Add 50/90 and 20/27
50/90 + 20/27 is 35/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
50/90 = 50 × 3/90 × 3 = 150/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
20/27 = 20 × 10/27 × 10 = 200/270 - Add the two like fractions:
150/270 + 200/270 = 150 + 200/270 = 350/270 - 350/270 simplified gives 35/27
- So, 50/90 + 20/27 = 35/27
In mixed form: 18/27
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