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Add 8/20 and 27/50

8/20 + 27/50 is 47/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    8/20 = 8 × 5/20 × 5 = 40/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    27/50 = 27 × 2/50 × 2 = 54/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/100 + 54/100 = 40 + 54/100 = 94/100
  5. 94/100 simplified gives 47/50
  6. So, 8/20 + 27/50 = 47/50

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