Add 6/50 and 2/27
6/50 + 2/27 is 131/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
2/27 = 2 × 50/27 × 50 = 100/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
162/1350 + 100/1350 = 162 + 100/1350 = 262/1350 - 262/1350 simplified gives 131/675
- So, 6/50 + 2/27 = 131/675
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