Add 50/2 and 30/27, Solve 25 0/2 + 1 3/27 as a fraction

Add 50/2 and 30/27

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

50/2 + 30/27 is 235/9.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
50/2 = 50 × 27/2 × 27 = 1350/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
30/27 = 30 × 2/27 × 2 = 60/54
Add the two like fractions:
1350/54 + 60/54 = 1350 + 60/54 = 1410/54
1410/54 simplified gives 235/9
So, 50/2 + 30/27 = 235/9
In mixed form: 261/9

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