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Add 27/50 and 9/6

1st number: 27/50, 2nd number: 1 3/6

27/50 + 9/6 is 51/25.

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,
    9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/150 + 225/150 = 81 + 225/150 = 306/150
  5. 306/150 simplified gives 51/25
  6. So, 27/50 + 9/6 = 51/25
    In mixed form: 21/25

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