Add 60/27 and 10/50
1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 10/50
60/27 + 10/50 is 109/45.
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,
60/27 = 60 × 50/27 × 50 = 3000/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
10/50 = 10 × 27/50 × 27 = 270/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
3000/1350 + 270/1350 = 3000 + 270/1350 = 3270/1350 - 3270/1350 simplified gives 109/45
- So, 60/27 + 10/50 = 109/45
In mixed form: 219/45
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