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Add 36/27 and 98/50

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 1 48/50

36/27 + 98/50 is 247/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    36/27 = 36 × 50/27 × 50 = 1800/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    98/50 = 98 × 27/50 × 27 = 2646/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/1350 + 2646/1350 = 1800 + 2646/1350 = 4446/1350
  5. 4446/1350 simplified gives 247/75
  6. So, 36/27 + 98/50 = 247/75
    In mixed form: 322/75

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