Add 50/6 and 75/27, Solve 8 2/6 + 2 21/27 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 75/27

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

50/6 + 75/27 is 100/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
50/6 = 50 × 9/6 × 9 = 450/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
75/27 = 75 × 2/27 × 2 = 150/54
Add the two like fractions:
450/54 + 150/54 = 450 + 150/54 = 600/54
600/54 simplified gives 100/9
So, 50/6 + 75/27 = 100/9
In mixed form: 111/9

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