Add 7/27 and 21/50
7/27 + 21/50 is 917/1350.
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,
21/50 = 21 × 27/50 × 27 = 567/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
350/1350 + 567/1350 = 350 + 567/1350 = 917/1350 - So, 7/27 + 21/50 = 917/1350
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