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Add 1/50 and 27/3

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 9 0/3

1/50 + 27/3 is 451/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    27/3 = 27 × 50/3 × 50 = 1350/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/150 + 1350/150 = 3 + 1350/150 = 1353/150
  5. 1353/150 simplified gives 451/50
  6. So, 1/50 + 27/3 = 451/50
    In mixed form: 91/50

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