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Add 27/50 and 25/28

27/50 + 25/28 is 1003/700.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    27/50 = 27 × 14/50 × 14 = 378/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    25/28 = 25 × 25/28 × 25 = 625/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/700 + 625/700 = 378 + 625/700 = 1003/700
  5. So, 27/50 + 25/28 = 1003/700
    In mixed form: 1303/700

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