Add 6/27 and 4/50, Solve 6/27 + 4/50 as a fraction

Add 6/27 and 4/50

6/27 + 4/50 is 68/225.

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,
6/27 = 6 × 50/27 × 50 = 300/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
4/50 = 4 × 27/50 × 27 = 108/1350
Add the two like fractions:
300/1350 + 108/1350 = 300 + 108/1350 = 408/1350
408/1350 simplified gives 68/225
So, 6/27 + 4/50 = 68/225

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