Add 15/14 and 27/50
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 27/50
15/14 + 27/50 is 282/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
15/14 = 15 × 25/14 × 25 = 375/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Add the two like fractions:
375/350 + 189/350 = 375 + 189/350 = 564/350 - 564/350 simplified gives 282/175
- So, 15/14 + 27/50 = 282/175
In mixed form: 1107/175
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