Add 9/27 and 15/50, Solve 9/27 + 15/50 as a fraction

Add 9/27 and 15/50

9/27 + 15/50 is 19/30.

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,
9/27 = 9 × 50/27 × 50 = 450/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
15/50 = 15 × 27/50 × 27 = 405/1350
Add the two like fractions:
450/1350 + 405/1350 = 450 + 405/1350 = 855/1350
855/1350 simplified gives 19/30
So, 9/27 + 15/50 = 19/30

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