Add 72/20 and 27/50
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 27/50
72/20 + 27/50 is 207/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
72/20 = 72 × 5/20 × 5 = 360/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
27/50 = 27 × 2/50 × 2 = 54/100 - Add the two like fractions:
360/100 + 54/100 = 360 + 54/100 = 414/100 - 414/100 simplified gives 207/50
- So, 72/20 + 27/50 = 207/50
In mixed form: 47/50
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