Add 63/27 and 50/18, Solve 2 9/27 + 2 14/18 as a fraction

Add 63/27 and 50/18

1^st number: 2 9/27, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

63/27 + 50/18 is 46/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
63/27 = 63 × 2/27 × 2 = 126/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
50/18 = 50 × 3/18 × 3 = 150/54
Add the two like fractions:
126/54 + 150/54 = 126 + 150/54 = 276/54
276/54 simplified gives 46/9
So, 63/27 + 50/18 = 46/9
In mixed form: 51/9

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