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Add 12/50 and 75/27

1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 2 21/27

12/50 + 75/27 is 679/225.

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,
    12/50 = 12 × 27/50 × 27 = 324/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    75/27 = 75 × 50/27 × 50 = 3750/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/1350 + 3750/1350 = 324 + 3750/1350 = 4074/1350
  5. 4074/1350 simplified gives 679/225
  6. So, 12/50 + 75/27 = 679/225
    In mixed form: 34/225

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