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Add 27/75 and 15/50

27/75 + 15/50 is 33/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/150 + 45/150 = 54 + 45/150 = 99/150
  5. 99/150 simplified gives 33/50
  6. So, 27/75 + 15/50 = 33/50

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