Add 50/75 and 60/27, Solve 50/75 + 2 6/27 as a fraction

Add 50/75 and 60/27

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

50/75 + 60/27 is 26/9.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
50/75 = 50 × 9/75 × 9 = 450/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
60/27 = 60 × 25/27 × 25 = 1500/675
Add the two like fractions:
450/675 + 1500/675 = 450 + 1500/675 = 1950/675
1950/675 simplified gives 26/9
So, 50/75 + 60/27 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9

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