Add 27/14 and 28/50
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 28/50
27/14 + 28/50 is 871/350.
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,
27/14 = 27 × 25/14 × 25 = 675/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
28/50 = 28 × 7/50 × 7 = 196/350 - Add the two like fractions:
675/350 + 196/350 = 675 + 196/350 = 871/350 - So, 27/14 + 28/50 = 871/350
In mixed form: 2171/350
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