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Add 15/50 and 27/70

15/50 + 27/70 is 24/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 70 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 70 × 5 = 350,
    27/70 = 27 × 5/70 × 5 = 135/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/350 + 135/350 = 105 + 135/350 = 240/350
  5. 240/350 simplified gives 24/35
  6. So, 15/50 + 27/70 = 24/35

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