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Add 54/15 and 50/27

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 1 23/27

54/15 + 50/27 is 736/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    54/15 = 54 × 9/15 × 9 = 486/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/135 + 250/135 = 486 + 250/135 = 736/135
  5. So, 54/15 + 50/27 = 736/135
    In mixed form: 561/135

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