Add 90/27 and 6/50
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 6/50
90/27 + 6/50 is 259/75.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
4500/1350 + 162/1350 = 4500 + 162/1350 = 4662/1350 - 4662/1350 simplified gives 259/75
- So, 90/27 + 6/50 = 259/75
In mixed form: 334/75
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