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Add 4/50 and 27/20

1st number: 4/50, 2nd number: 1 7/20

4/50 + 27/20 is 143/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    4/50 = 4 × 2/50 × 2 = 8/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    27/20 = 27 × 5/20 × 5 = 135/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/100 + 135/100 = 8 + 135/100 = 143/100
  5. So, 4/50 + 27/20 = 143/100
    In mixed form: 143/100

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