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Add 27/21 and 5/50

1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 5/50

27/21 + 5/50 is 97/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    27/21 = 27 × 50/21 × 50 = 1350/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    5/50 = 5 × 21/50 × 21 = 105/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/1050 + 105/1050 = 1350 + 105/1050 = 1455/1050
  5. 1455/1050 simplified gives 97/70
  6. So, 27/21 + 5/50 = 97/70
    In mixed form: 127/70

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