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Add 15/50 and 5/27

15/50 + 5/27 is 131/270.

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,
    15/50 = 15 × 27/50 × 27 = 405/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    5/27 = 5 × 50/27 × 50 = 250/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/1350 + 250/1350 = 405 + 250/1350 = 655/1350
  5. 655/1350 simplified gives 131/270
  6. So, 15/50 + 5/27 = 131/270

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