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Add 50/25 and 8/27

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 8/27

50/25 + 8/27 is 62/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    50/25 = 50 × 27/25 × 27 = 1350/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    8/27 = 8 × 25/27 × 25 = 200/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/675 + 200/675 = 1350 + 200/675 = 1550/675
  5. 1550/675 simplified gives 62/27
  6. So, 50/25 + 8/27 = 62/27
    In mixed form: 28/27

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