Add 50/10 and 6/27, Solve 5 0/10 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 50/10 and 6/27

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 6/27

50/10 + 6/27 is 47/9.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
50/10 = 50 × 27/10 × 27 = 1350/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270
Add the two like fractions:
1350/270 + 60/270 = 1350 + 60/270 = 1410/270
1410/270 simplified gives 47/9
So, 50/10 + 6/27 = 47/9
In mixed form: 52/9

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