Add 90/27 and 28/50
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 28/50
90/27 + 28/50 is 292/75.
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,
90/27 = 90 × 50/27 × 50 = 4500/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
28/50 = 28 × 27/50 × 27 = 756/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
4500/1350 + 756/1350 = 4500 + 756/1350 = 5256/1350 - 5256/1350 simplified gives 292/75
- So, 90/27 + 28/50 = 292/75
In mixed form: 367/75
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