Add 6/27 and 3/50
6/27 + 3/50 is 127/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
6/27 = 6 × 50/27 × 50 = 300/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
3/50 = 3 × 27/50 × 27 = 81/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1350 + 81/1350 = 300 + 81/1350 = 381/1350 - 381/1350 simplified gives 127/450
- So, 6/27 + 3/50 = 127/450
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