Add 7/2 and 50/27
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 1 23/27
72 + 5027 is 28954.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
72 = 7 × 272 × 27 = 18954 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
5027 = 50 × 227 × 2 = 10054 - Add the two like fractions:
18954 + 10054 = 189 + 10054 = 28954 - So, 7/2 + 50/27 = 289/54
In mixed form: 51954
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