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Add 8/50 and 7/27

8/50 + 7/27 is 283/675.

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,
    8/50 = 8 × 27/50 × 27 = 216/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    7/27 = 7 × 50/27 × 50 = 350/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/1350 + 350/1350 = 216 + 350/1350 = 566/1350
  5. 566/1350 simplified gives 283/675
  6. So, 8/50 + 7/27 = 283/675

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