Add 27/3 and 5/50, Solve 9 0/3 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 27/3 and 5/50

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 5/50

27/3 + 5/50 is 91/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
27/3 = 27 × 50/3 × 50 = 1350/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
Add the two like fractions:
1350/150 + 15/150 = 1350 + 15/150 = 1365/150
1365/150 simplified gives 91/10
So, 27/3 + 5/50 = 91/10
In mixed form: 91/10

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