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Add 27/3 and 9/50

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

27/3 + 9/50 is 459/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    27/3 = 27 × 50/3 × 50 = 1350/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/150 + 27/150 = 1350 + 27/150 = 1377/150
  5. 1377/150 simplified gives 459/50
  6. So, 27/3 + 9/50 = 459/50
    In mixed form: 99/50

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