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Add 20/36 and 27/50

20/36 + 27/50 is 493/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    27/50 = 27 × 18/50 × 18 = 486/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/900 + 486/900 = 500 + 486/900 = 986/900
  5. 986/900 simplified gives 493/450
  6. So, 20/36 + 27/50 = 493/450
    In mixed form: 143/450

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