Add 27/50 and 14/18, Solve 27/50 + 14/18 as a fraction

Add 27/50 and 14/18

27/50 + 14/18 is 593/450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450
Add the two like fractions:
243/450 + 350/450 = 243 + 350/450 = 593/450
So, 27/50 + 14/18 = 593/450
In mixed form: 1143/450

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