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Add 1/50 and 42/27

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 1 15/27

1/50 + 42/27 is 709/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    42/27 = 42 × 50/27 × 50 = 2100/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/1350 + 2100/1350 = 27 + 2100/1350 = 2127/1350
  5. 2127/1350 simplified gives 709/450
  6. So, 1/50 + 42/27 = 709/450
    In mixed form: 1259/450

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