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Add 96/27 and 27/50

1st number: 3 15/27, 2nd number: 27/50

96/27 + 27/50 is 1843/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    96/27 = 96 × 50/27 × 50 = 4800/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    27/50 = 27 × 27/50 × 27 = 729/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/1350 + 729/1350 = 4800 + 729/1350 = 5529/1350
  5. 5529/1350 simplified gives 1843/450
  6. So, 96/27 + 27/50 = 1843/450
    In mixed form: 443/450

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