Add 27/35 and 15/50
27/35 + 15/50 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
27/35 = 27 × 10/35 × 10 = 270/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Add the two like fractions:
270/350 + 105/350 = 270 + 105/350 = 375/350 - 375/350 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 27/35 + 15/50 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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