Add 14/27 and 90/50, Solve 14/27 + 1 40/50 as a fraction

Add 14/27 and 90/50

1^st number: 14/27, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

14/27 + 90/50 is 313/135.

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,
14/27 = 14 × 50/27 × 50 = 700/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
90/50 = 90 × 27/50 × 27 = 2430/1350
Add the two like fractions:
700/1350 + 2430/1350 = 700 + 2430/1350 = 3130/1350
3130/1350 simplified gives 313/135
So, 14/27 + 90/50 = 313/135
In mixed form: 243/135

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