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Add 27/50 and 18/30

27/50 + 18/30 is 57/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/150 + 90/150 = 81 + 90/150 = 171/150
  5. 171/150 simplified gives 57/50
  6. So, 27/50 + 18/30 = 57/50
    In mixed form: 17/50

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