Add 45/27 and 5/50, Solve 1 18/27 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 45/27 and 5/50

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 5/50

45/27 + 5/50 is 53/30.

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,
45/27 = 45 × 50/27 × 50 = 2250/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350
Add the two like fractions:
2250/1350 + 135/1350 = 2250 + 135/1350 = 2385/1350
2385/1350 simplified gives 53/30
So, 45/27 + 5/50 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30

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