Add 9/27 and 20/50
9/27 + 20/50 is 11/15.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 50/27 × 50 = 450/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
20/50 = 20 × 27/50 × 27 = 540/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1350 + 540/1350 = 450 + 540/1350 = 990/1350 - 990/1350 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 9/27 + 20/50 = 11/15
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