Add 6/50 and 27/48
6/50 + 27/48 is 273/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
6/50 = 6 × 24/50 × 24 = 144/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
27/48 = 27 × 25/48 × 25 = 675/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
144/1200 + 675/1200 = 144 + 675/1200 = 819/1200 - 819/1200 simplified gives 273/400
- So, 6/50 + 27/48 = 273/400
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