Add 6/50 and 27/40
6/50 + 27/40 is 159/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
6/50 = 6 × 4/50 × 4 = 24/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
27/40 = 27 × 5/40 × 5 = 135/200 - Add the two like fractions:
24/200 + 135/200 = 24 + 135/200 = 159/200 - So, 6/50 + 27/40 = 159/200
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