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Add 2/27 and 50/45

1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 1 5/45

2/27 + 50/45 is 32/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 45 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    50/45 = 50 × 3/45 × 3 = 150/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/135 + 150/135 = 10 + 150/135 = 160/135
  5. 160/135 simplified gives 32/27
  6. So, 2/27 + 50/45 = 32/27
    In mixed form: 15/27

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