Add 30/9 and 27/50, Solve 3 3/9 + 27/50 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 27/50

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

30/9 + 27/50 is 581/150.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
30/9 = 30 × 50/9 × 50 = 1500/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450
Add the two like fractions:
1500/450 + 243/450 = 1500 + 243/450 = 1743/450
1743/450 simplified gives 581/150
So, 30/9 + 27/50 = 581/150
In mixed form: 3131/150

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