Add 15/50 and 10/27, Solve 15/50 + 10/27 as a fraction

Add 15/50 and 10/27

15/50 + 10/27 is 181/270.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
15/50 = 15 × 27/50 × 27 = 405/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
10/27 = 10 × 50/27 × 50 = 500/1350
Add the two like fractions:
405/1350 + 500/1350 = 405 + 500/1350 = 905/1350
905/1350 simplified gives 181/270
So, 15/50 + 10/27 = 181/270

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