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Add 42/27 and 5/50

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 5/50

42/27 + 5/50 is 149/90.

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,
    42/27 = 42 × 50/27 × 50 = 2100/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/1350 + 135/1350 = 2100 + 135/1350 = 2235/1350
  5. 2235/1350 simplified gives 149/90
  6. So, 42/27 + 5/50 = 149/90
    In mixed form: 159/90

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