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Add 25/50 and 14/27

25/50 + 14/27 is 55/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    25/50 = 25 × 27/50 × 27 = 675/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    14/27 = 14 × 50/27 × 50 = 700/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/1350 + 700/1350 = 675 + 700/1350 = 1375/1350
  5. 1375/1350 simplified gives 55/54
  6. So, 25/50 + 14/27 = 55/54
    In mixed form: 11/54

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