Add 27/50 and 28/35
27/50 + 28/35 is 67/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
28/35 = 28 × 10/35 × 10 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
189/350 + 280/350 = 189 + 280/350 = 469/350 - 469/350 simplified gives 67/50
- So, 27/50 + 28/35 = 67/50
In mixed form: 117/50
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