Add 7/50 and 27/45
7/50 + 27/45 is 37/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
27/45 = 27 × 10/45 × 10 = 270/450 - Add the two like fractions:
63/450 + 270/450 = 63 + 270/450 = 333/450 - 333/450 simplified gives 37/50
- So, 7/50 + 27/45 = 37/50
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