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Add 7/50 and 90/27

1st number: 7/50, 2nd number: 3 9/27

7/50 + 90/27 is 521/150.

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,
    90/27 = 90 × 50/27 × 50 = 4500/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/1350 + 4500/1350 = 189 + 4500/1350 = 4689/1350
  5. 4689/1350 simplified gives 521/150
  6. So, 7/50 + 90/27 = 521/150
    In mixed form: 371/150

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