Add 27/50 and 30/7, Solve 27/50 + 4 2/7 as a fraction

Add 27/50 and 30/7

1^st number: 27/50, 2^nd number: 4 2/7

27/50 + 30/7 is 1689/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 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 7 × 50 = 350,
30/7 = 30 × 50/7 × 50 = 1500/350
Add the two like fractions:
189/350 + 1500/350 = 189 + 1500/350 = 1689/350
So, 27/50 + 30/7 = 1689/350
In mixed form: 4289/350

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