Add 27/50 and 36/14
1st number: 27/50, 2nd number: 2 8/14
27/50 + 36/14 is 1089/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 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 14 × 25 = 350,
36/14 = 36 × 25/14 × 25 = 900/350 - Add the two like fractions:
189/350 + 900/350 = 189 + 900/350 = 1089/350 - So, 27/50 + 36/14 = 1089/350
In mixed form: 339/350
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