Add 36/27 and 30/50, Solve 1 9/27 + 30/50 as a fraction

Add 36/27 and 30/50

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 30/50

36/27 + 30/50 is 29/15.

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,
36/27 = 36 × 50/27 × 50 = 1800/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
30/50 = 30 × 27/50 × 27 = 810/1350
Add the two like fractions:
1800/1350 + 810/1350 = 1800 + 810/1350 = 2610/1350
2610/1350 simplified gives 29/15
So, 36/27 + 30/50 = 29/15
In mixed form: 114/15

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