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Add 45/50 and 20/27

45/50 + 20/27 is 443/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    45/50 = 45 × 27/50 × 27 = 1215/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    20/27 = 20 × 50/27 × 50 = 1000/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/1350 + 1000/1350 = 1215 + 1000/1350 = 2215/1350
  5. 2215/1350 simplified gives 443/270
  6. So, 45/50 + 20/27 = 443/270
    In mixed form: 1173/270

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