Add 75/50 and 10/27
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 10/27
75/50 + 10/27 is 101/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
75/50 = 75 × 27/50 × 27 = 2025/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
10/27 = 10 × 50/27 × 50 = 500/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/1350 + 500/1350 = 2025 + 500/1350 = 2525/1350 - 2525/1350 simplified gives 101/54
- So, 75/50 + 10/27 = 101/54
In mixed form: 147/54
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