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Add 27/30 and 9/50

27/30 + 9/50 is 27/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/150 + 27/150 = 135 + 27/150 = 162/150
  5. 162/150 simplified gives 27/25
  6. So, 27/30 + 9/50 = 27/25
    In mixed form: 12/25

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