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Add 50/2 and 10/27

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 10/27

50/2 + 10/27 is 685/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    50/2 = 50 × 27/2 × 27 = 1350/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    10/27 = 10 × 2/27 × 2 = 20/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/54 + 20/54 = 1350 + 20/54 = 1370/54
  5. 1370/54 simplified gives 685/27
  6. So, 50/2 + 10/27 = 685/27
    In mixed form: 2510/27

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