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Add 27/50 and 5/6

27/50 + 5/6 is 103/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
    5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/150 + 125/150 = 81 + 125/150 = 206/150
  5. 206/150 simplified gives 103/75
  6. So, 27/50 + 5/6 = 103/75
    In mixed form: 128/75

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