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Add 50/27 and 60/63

1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 60/63

50/27 + 60/63 is 530/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 63 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    50/27 = 50 × 7/27 × 7 = 350/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    60/63 = 60 × 3/63 × 3 = 180/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/189 + 180/189 = 350 + 180/189 = 530/189
  5. So, 50/27 + 60/63 = 530/189
    In mixed form: 2152/189

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