Add 72/27 and 6/50, Solve 2 18/27 + 6/50 as a fraction

Add 72/27 and 6/50

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 6/50

72/27 + 6/50 is 209/75.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
72/27 = 72 × 50/27 × 50 = 3600/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350
Add the two like fractions:
3600/1350 + 162/1350 = 3600 + 162/1350 = 3762/1350
3762/1350 simplified gives 209/75
So, 72/27 + 6/50 = 209/75
In mixed form: 259/75

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