Add 8/27 and 72/50, Solve 8/27 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 8/27 and 72/50

1^st number: 8/27, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

8/27 + 72/50 is 1172/675.

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,
8/27 = 8 × 50/27 × 50 = 400/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
72/50 = 72 × 27/50 × 27 = 1944/1350
Add the two like fractions:
400/1350 + 1944/1350 = 400 + 1944/1350 = 2344/1350
2344/1350 simplified gives 1172/675
So, 8/27 + 72/50 = 1172/675
In mixed form: 1497/675

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