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Add 50/18 and 25/27

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 25/27

50/18 + 25/27 is 100/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    50/18 = 50 × 3/18 × 3 = 150/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    25/27 = 25 × 2/27 × 2 = 50/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/54 + 50/54 = 150 + 50/54 = 200/54
  5. 200/54 simplified gives 100/27
  6. So, 50/18 + 25/27 = 100/27
    In mixed form: 319/27

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