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Add 49/50 and 18/27

49/50 + 18/27 is 247/150.

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,
    49/50 = 49 × 27/50 × 27 = 1323/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    18/27 = 18 × 50/27 × 50 = 900/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/1350 + 900/1350 = 1323 + 900/1350 = 2223/1350
  5. 2223/1350 simplified gives 247/150
  6. So, 49/50 + 18/27 = 247/150
    In mixed form: 197/150

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