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Add 50/75 and 6/27

50/75 + 6/27 is 8/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    50/75 = 50 × 9/75 × 9 = 450/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    6/27 = 6 × 25/27 × 25 = 150/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/675 + 150/675 = 450 + 150/675 = 600/675
  5. 600/675 simplified gives 8/9
  6. So, 50/75 + 6/27 = 8/9

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