Add 7/27 and 4/50
7/27 + 4/50 is 229/675.
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,
4/50 = 4 × 27/50 × 27 = 108/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
350/1350 + 108/1350 = 350 + 108/1350 = 458/1350 - 458/1350 simplified gives 229/675
- So, 7/27 + 4/50 = 229/675
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