Add 30/27 and 5/50, Solve 1 3/27 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 5/50

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 5/50

30/27 + 5/50 is 109/90.

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,
5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350
Add the two like fractions:
1500/1350 + 135/1350 = 1500 + 135/1350 = 1635/1350
1635/1350 simplified gives 109/90
So, 30/27 + 5/50 = 109/90
In mixed form: 119/90

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