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Add 27/20 and 15/50

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 15/50

27/20 + 15/50 is 33/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    27/20 = 27 × 5/20 × 5 = 135/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    15/50 = 15 × 2/50 × 2 = 30/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/100 + 30/100 = 135 + 30/100 = 165/100
  5. 165/100 simplified gives 33/20
  6. So, 27/20 + 15/50 = 33/20
    In mixed form: 113/20

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