Add 18/27 and 15/50, Solve 18/27 + 15/50 as a fraction

Add 18/27 and 15/50

18/27 + 15/50 is 29/30.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
18/27 = 18 × 50/27 × 50 = 900/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
15/50 = 15 × 27/50 × 27 = 405/1350
Add the two like fractions:
900/1350 + 405/1350 = 900 + 405/1350 = 1305/1350
1305/1350 simplified gives 29/30
So, 18/27 + 15/50 = 29/30

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