Add 27/6 and 72/50, Solve 4 3/6 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 72/50

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

27/6 + 72/50 is 297/50.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150
Add the two like fractions:
675/150 + 216/150 = 675 + 216/150 = 891/150
891/150 simplified gives 297/50
So, 27/6 + 72/50 = 297/50
In mixed form: 547/50

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