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Add 27/50 and 15/21

27/50 + 15/21 is 439/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    27/50 = 27 × 21/50 × 21 = 567/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    15/21 = 15 × 50/21 × 50 = 750/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/1050 + 750/1050 = 567 + 750/1050 = 1317/1050
  5. 1317/1050 simplified gives 439/350
  6. So, 27/50 + 15/21 = 439/350
    In mixed form: 189/350

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