Add 27/8 and 15/50, Solve 3 3/8 + 15/50 as a fraction

Add 27/8 and 15/50

1^st number: 3 3/8, 2^nd number: 15/50

27/8 + 15/50 is 147/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
27/8 = 27 × 25/8 × 25 = 675/200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200
Add the two like fractions:
675/200 + 60/200 = 675 + 60/200 = 735/200
735/200 simplified gives 147/40
So, 27/8 + 15/50 = 147/40
In mixed form: 327/40

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