Add 90/25 and 50/27
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 1 23/27
90/25 + 50/27 is 736/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
90/25 = 90 × 27/25 × 27 = 2430/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
50/27 = 50 × 25/27 × 25 = 1250/675 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/675 + 1250/675 = 2430 + 1250/675 = 3680/675 - 3680/675 simplified gives 736/135
- So, 90/25 + 50/27 = 736/135
In mixed form: 561/135
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