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Add 27/50 and 14/70

27/50 + 14/70 is 37/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    14/70 = 14 × 5/70 × 5 = 70/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/350 + 70/350 = 189 + 70/350 = 259/350
  5. 259/350 simplified gives 37/50
  6. So, 27/50 + 14/70 = 37/50

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