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Add 27/50 and 18/20

27/50 + 18/20 is 36/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    27/50 = 27 × 2/50 × 2 = 54/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    18/20 = 18 × 5/20 × 5 = 90/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/100 + 90/100 = 54 + 90/100 = 144/100
  5. 144/100 simplified gives 36/25
  6. So, 27/50 + 18/20 = 36/25
    In mixed form: 111/25

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