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Add 27/81 and 5/50

27/81 + 5/50 is 13/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    5/50 = 5 × 81/50 × 81 = 405/4050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/4050 + 405/4050 = 1350 + 405/4050 = 1755/4050
  5. 1755/4050 simplified gives 13/30
  6. So, 27/81 + 5/50 = 13/30

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