Add 75/27 and 50/70
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 50/70
75/27 + 50/70 is 220/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
75/27 = 75 × 70/27 × 70 = 5250/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
50/70 = 50 × 27/70 × 27 = 1350/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
5250/1890 + 1350/1890 = 5250 + 1350/1890 = 6600/1890 - 6600/1890 simplified gives 220/63
- So, 75/27 + 50/70 = 220/63
In mixed form: 331/63
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