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Add 27/9 and 18/50

1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 18/50

27/9 + 18/50 is 84/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    27/9 = 27 × 50/9 × 50 = 1350/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/450 + 162/450 = 1350 + 162/450 = 1512/450
  5. 1512/450 simplified gives 84/25
  6. So, 27/9 + 18/50 = 84/25
    In mixed form: 39/25

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