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Add 27/81 and 15/50

27/81 + 15/50 is 19/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   27/81 = 27 × 50/81 × 50 = 1350/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   15/50 = 15 × 81/50 × 81 = 1215/4050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/4050 + 1215/4050 = 1350 + 1215/4050 = 2565/4050
5. 2565/4050 simplified gives 19/30
6. So, 27/81 + 15/50 = 19/30

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