Add 27/30 and 50/35
1st number: 27/30, 2nd number: 1 15/35
27/30 + 50/35 is 163/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Add the two like fractions:
189/210 + 300/210 = 189 + 300/210 = 489/210 - 489/210 simplified gives 163/70
- So, 27/30 + 50/35 = 163/70
In mixed form: 223/70
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