Add 80/50 and 25/27, Solve 1 30/50 + 25/27 as a fraction

Add 80/50 and 25/27

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 25/27

80/50 + 25/27 is 341/135.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
80/50 = 80 × 27/50 × 27 = 2160/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
25/27 = 25 × 50/27 × 50 = 1250/1350
Add the two like fractions:
2160/1350 + 1250/1350 = 2160 + 1250/1350 = 3410/1350
3410/1350 simplified gives 341/135
So, 80/50 + 25/27 = 341/135
In mixed form: 271/135

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