Add 50/45 and 4/27, Solve 1 5/45 + 4/27 as a fraction

Add 50/45 and 4/27

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 4/27

50/45 + 4/27 is 34/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
50/45 = 50 × 3/45 × 3 = 150/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135
Add the two like fractions:
150/135 + 20/135 = 150 + 20/135 = 170/135
170/135 simplified gives 34/27
So, 50/45 + 4/27 = 34/27
In mixed form: 17/27

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