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Add 27/35 and 25/50

27/35 + 25/50 is 89/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    27/35 = 27 × 10/35 × 10 = 270/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/350 + 175/350 = 270 + 175/350 = 445/350
  5. 445/350 simplified gives 89/70
  6. So, 27/35 + 25/50 = 89/70
    In mixed form: 119/70

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