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Add 63/50 and 6/27

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 6/27

63/50 + 6/27 is 667/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    63/50 = 63 × 27/50 × 27 = 1701/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    6/27 = 6 × 50/27 × 50 = 300/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/1350 + 300/1350 = 1701 + 300/1350 = 2001/1350
  5. 2001/1350 simplified gives 667/450
  6. So, 63/50 + 6/27 = 667/450
    In mixed form: 1217/450

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