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Add 50/27 and 15/10

1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 1 5/10

50/27 + 15/10 is 181/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    50/27 = 50 × 10/27 × 10 = 500/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    15/10 = 15 × 27/10 × 27 = 405/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/270 + 405/270 = 500 + 405/270 = 905/270
  5. 905/270 simplified gives 181/54
  6. So, 50/27 + 15/10 = 181/54
    In mixed form: 319/54

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