Add 30/27 and 3/50, Solve 1 3/27 + 3/50 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 3/50

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

30/27 + 3/50 is 527/450.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
30/27 = 30 × 50/27 × 50 = 1500/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
3/50 = 3 × 27/50 × 27 = 81/1350
Add the two like fractions:
1500/1350 + 81/1350 = 1500 + 81/1350 = 1581/1350
1581/1350 simplified gives 527/450
So, 30/27 + 3/50 = 527/450
In mixed form: 177/450

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