Add 50/27 and 4/10, Solve 1 23/27 + 4/10 as a fraction

Add 50/27 and 4/10

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 4/10

50/27 + 4/10 is 304/135.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
50/27 = 50 × 10/27 × 10 = 500/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270
Add the two like fractions:
500/270 + 108/270 = 500 + 108/270 = 608/270
608/270 simplified gives 304/135
So, 50/27 + 4/10 = 304/135
In mixed form: 234/135

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