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Add 15/27 and 35/50

15/27 + 35/50 is 113/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    15/27 = 15 × 50/27 × 50 = 750/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    35/50 = 35 × 27/50 × 27 = 945/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/1350 + 945/1350 = 750 + 945/1350 = 1695/1350
  5. 1695/1350 simplified gives 113/90
  6. So, 15/27 + 35/50 = 113/90
    In mixed form: 123/90

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