Add 36/27 and 4/50, Solve 1 9/27 + 4/50 as a fraction

Add 36/27 and 4/50

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 4/50

36/27 + 4/50 is 106/75.

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,
4/50 = 4 × 27/50 × 27 = 108/1350
Add the two like fractions:
1800/1350 + 108/1350 = 1800 + 108/1350 = 1908/1350
1908/1350 simplified gives 106/75
So, 36/27 + 4/50 = 106/75
In mixed form: 131/75

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