Add 14/50 and 4/27, Solve 14/50 + 4/27 as a fraction

Add 14/50 and 4/27

14/50 + 4/27 is 289/675.

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,
14/50 = 14 × 27/50 × 27 = 378/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
4/27 = 4 × 50/27 × 50 = 200/1350
Add the two like fractions:
378/1350 + 200/1350 = 378 + 200/1350 = 578/1350
578/1350 simplified gives 289/675
So, 14/50 + 4/27 = 289/675

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