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Add 54/27 and 72/50

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 1 22/50

54/27 + 72/50 is 86/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    54/27 = 54 × 50/27 × 50 = 2700/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    72/50 = 72 × 27/50 × 27 = 1944/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/1350 + 1944/1350 = 2700 + 1944/1350 = 4644/1350
  5. 4644/1350 simplified gives 86/25
  6. So, 54/27 + 72/50 = 86/25
    In mixed form: 311/25

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