Add 40/27 and 27/50, Solve 1 13/27 + 27/50 as a fraction

Add 40/27 and 27/50

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 27/50

40/27 + 27/50 is 2729/1350.

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,
40/27 = 40 × 50/27 × 50 = 2000/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
27/50 = 27 × 27/50 × 27 = 729/1350
Add the two like fractions:
2000/1350 + 729/1350 = 2000 + 729/1350 = 2729/1350
So, 40/27 + 27/50 = 2729/1350
In mixed form: 229/1350

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