Add 15/27 and 8/50, Solve 15/27 + 8/50 as a fraction

Add 15/27 and 8/50

15/27 + 8/50 is 161/225.

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,
15/27 = 15 × 50/27 × 50 = 750/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
8/50 = 8 × 27/50 × 27 = 216/1350
Add the two like fractions:
750/1350 + 216/1350 = 750 + 216/1350 = 966/1350
966/1350 simplified gives 161/225
So, 15/27 + 8/50 = 161/225

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