Add 6/50 and 15/27, Solve 6/50 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 6/50 and 15/27

6/50 + 15/27 is 152/225.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
15/27 = 15 × 50/27 × 50 = 750/1350
Add the two like fractions:
162/1350 + 750/1350 = 162 + 750/1350 = 912/1350
912/1350 simplified gives 152/225
So, 6/50 + 15/27 = 152/225

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