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Add 27/6 and 6/50

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 6/50

27/6 + 6/50 is 231/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/150 + 18/150 = 675 + 18/150 = 693/150
  5. 693/150 simplified gives 231/50
  6. So, 27/6 + 6/50 = 231/50
    In mixed form: 431/50

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