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Add 50/10 and 2/27

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 2/27

50/10 + 2/27 is 137/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    50/10 = 50 × 27/10 × 27 = 1350/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/270 + 20/270 = 1350 + 20/270 = 1370/270
  5. 1370/270 simplified gives 137/27
  6. So, 50/10 + 2/27 = 137/27
    In mixed form: 52/27

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