Add 7/27 and 20/50
7/27 + 20/50 is 89/135.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 50/27 × 50 = 350/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
20/50 = 20 × 27/50 × 27 = 540/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
350/1350 + 540/1350 = 350 + 540/1350 = 890/1350 - 890/1350 simplified gives 89/135
- So, 7/27 + 20/50 = 89/135
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