Add 27/49 and 7/50, Solve 27/49 + 7/50 as a fraction

Add 27/49 and 7/50

27/49 + 7/50 is 1693/2450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
27/49 = 27 × 50/49 × 50 = 1350/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
7/50 = 7 × 49/50 × 49 = 343/2450
Add the two like fractions:
1350/2450 + 343/2450 = 1350 + 343/2450 = 1693/2450
So, 27/49 + 7/50 = 1693/2450

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