Add 3/50 and 90/27, Solve 3/50 + 3 9/27 as a fraction

Add 3/50 and 90/27

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 3 9/27

3/50 + 90/27 is 509/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
3/50 = 3 × 27/50 × 27 = 81/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
90/27 = 90 × 50/27 × 50 = 4500/1350
Add the two like fractions:
81/1350 + 4500/1350 = 81 + 4500/1350 = 4581/1350
4581/1350 simplified gives 509/150
So, 3/50 + 90/27 = 509/150
In mixed form: 359/150

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