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Add 27/5 and 50/54

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 50/54

27/5 + 50/54 is 854/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    27/5 = 27 × 54/5 × 54 = 1458/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1458/270 + 250/270 = 1458 + 250/270 = 1708/270
  5. 1708/270 simplified gives 854/135
  6. So, 27/5 + 50/54 = 854/135
    In mixed form: 644/135

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