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Add 27/35 and 50/90

27/35 + 50/90 is 418/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    27/35 = 27 × 18/35 × 18 = 486/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/630 + 350/630 = 486 + 350/630 = 836/630
  5. 836/630 simplified gives 418/315
  6. So, 27/35 + 50/90 = 418/315
    In mixed form: 1103/315

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