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Add 27/36 and 21/50

27/36 + 21/50 is 117/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    27/36 = 27 × 25/36 × 25 = 675/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    21/50 = 21 × 18/50 × 18 = 378/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/900 + 378/900 = 675 + 378/900 = 1053/900
  5. 1053/900 simplified gives 117/100
  6. So, 27/36 + 21/50 = 117/100
    In mixed form: 117/100

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