Add 27/28 and 16/50
27/28 + 16/50 is 899/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
27/28 = 27 × 25/28 × 25 = 675/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
16/50 = 16 × 14/50 × 14 = 224/700 - Add the two like fractions:
675/700 + 224/700 = 675 + 224/700 = 899/700 - So, 27/28 + 16/50 = 899/700
In mixed form: 1199/700
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