Add 6/27 and 40/50
6/27 + 40/50 is 46/45.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 27/50 × 27 = 1080/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1350 + 1080/1350 = 300 + 1080/1350 = 1380/1350 - 1380/1350 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 6/27 + 40/50 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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