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Add 27/50 and 30/63

27/50 + 30/63 is 1067/1050.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    27/50 = 27 × 63/50 × 63 = 1701/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    30/63 = 30 × 50/63 × 50 = 1500/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/3150 + 1500/3150 = 1701 + 1500/3150 = 3201/3150
  5. 3201/3150 simplified gives 1067/1050
  6. So, 27/50 + 30/63 = 1067/1050
    In mixed form: 117/1050

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