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Add 18/15 and 27/50

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 27/50

18/15 + 27/50 is 87/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    18/15 = 18 × 10/15 × 10 = 180/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/150 + 81/150 = 180 + 81/150 = 261/150
  5. 261/150 simplified gives 87/50
  6. So, 18/15 + 27/50 = 87/50
    In mixed form: 137/50

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