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Add 50/15 and 27/18

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1 9/18

50/15 + 27/18 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    50/15 = 50 × 6/15 × 6 = 300/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/90 + 135/90 = 300 + 135/90 = 435/90
  5. 435/90 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 50/15 + 27/18 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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