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Add 16/27 and 9/50

16/27 + 9/50 is 1043/1350.

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,
    16/27 = 16 × 50/27 × 50 = 800/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    9/50 = 9 × 27/50 × 27 = 243/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/1350 + 243/1350 = 800 + 243/1350 = 1043/1350
  5. So, 16/27 + 9/50 = 1043/1350

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