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Add 7/50 and 3/27

7/50 + 3/27 is 113/450.

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,
    7/50 = 7 × 27/50 × 27 = 189/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    3/27 = 3 × 50/27 × 50 = 150/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/1350 + 150/1350 = 189 + 150/1350 = 339/1350
  5. 339/1350 simplified gives 113/450
  6. So, 7/50 + 3/27 = 113/450

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