Add 27/9 and 50/84, Solve 3 0/9 + 50/84 as a fraction

Add 27/9 and 50/84

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 50/84

27/9 + 50/84 is 151/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
27/9 = 27 × 28/9 × 28 = 756/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
50/84 = 50 × 3/84 × 3 = 150/252
Add the two like fractions:
756/252 + 150/252 = 756 + 150/252 = 906/252
906/252 simplified gives 151/42
So, 27/9 + 50/84 = 151/42
In mixed form: 325/42

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