Add 50/27 and 72/5, Solve 1 23/27 + 14 2/5 as a fraction

Add 50/27 and 72/5

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

50/27 + 72/5 is 2194/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
72/5 = 72 × 27/5 × 27 = 1944/135
Add the two like fractions:
250/135 + 1944/135 = 250 + 1944/135 = 2194/135
So, 50/27 + 72/5 = 2194/135
In mixed form: 1634/135

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