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Add 27/54 and 10/50

27/54 + 10/50 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    27/54 = 27 × 25/54 × 25 = 675/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    10/50 = 10 × 27/50 × 27 = 270/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/1350 + 270/1350 = 675 + 270/1350 = 945/1350
  5. 945/1350 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 27/54 + 10/50 = 7/10

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