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Add 21/27 and 2/50

21/27 + 2/50 is 184/225.

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,
    21/27 = 21 × 50/27 × 50 = 1050/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    2/50 = 2 × 27/50 × 27 = 54/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1350 + 54/1350 = 1050 + 54/1350 = 1104/1350
  5. 1104/1350 simplified gives 184/225
  6. So, 21/27 + 2/50 = 184/225

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