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Add 15/50 and 27/14

1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 1 13/14

15/50 + 27/14 is 78/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 14 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    27/14 = 27 × 25/14 × 25 = 675/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/350 + 675/350 = 105 + 675/350 = 780/350
  5. 780/350 simplified gives 78/35
  6. So, 15/50 + 27/14 = 78/35
    In mixed form: 28/35

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