Add 9/27 and 75/50, Solve 9/27 + 1 25/50 as a fraction

Add 9/27 and 75/50

1^st number: 9/27, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

9/27 + 75/50 is 11/6.

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,
75/50 = 75 × 27/50 × 27 = 2025/1350
Add the two like fractions:
450/1350 + 2025/1350 = 450 + 2025/1350 = 2475/1350
2475/1350 simplified gives 11/6
So, 9/27 + 75/50 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6

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