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Add 27/28 and 15/50

27/28 + 15/50 is 177/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 50 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    27/28 = 27 × 25/28 × 25 = 675/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    15/50 = 15 × 14/50 × 14 = 210/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/700 + 210/700 = 675 + 210/700 = 885/700
  5. 885/700 simplified gives 177/140
  6. So, 27/28 + 15/50 = 177/140
    In mixed form: 137/140

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