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Add 50/30 and 20/27

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 20/27

50/30 + 20/27 is 65/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    50/30 = 50 × 9/30 × 9 = 450/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    20/27 = 20 × 10/27 × 10 = 200/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/270 + 200/270 = 450 + 200/270 = 650/270
  5. 650/270 simplified gives 65/27
  6. So, 50/30 + 20/27 = 65/27
    In mixed form: 211/27

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