Add 27/18 and 50/7, Solve 1 9/18 + 7 1/7 as a fraction

Add 27/18 and 50/7

1^st number: 1 9/18, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

27/18 + 50/7 is 121/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
50/7 = 50 × 18/7 × 18 = 900/126
Add the two like fractions:
189/126 + 900/126 = 189 + 900/126 = 1089/126
1089/126 simplified gives 121/14
So, 27/18 + 50/7 = 121/14
In mixed form: 89/14

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