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Add 27/50 and 40/56

27/50 + 40/56 is 439/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    27/50 = 27 × 28/50 × 28 = 756/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    40/56 = 40 × 25/56 × 25 = 1000/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/1400 + 1000/1400 = 756 + 1000/1400 = 1756/1400
  5. 1756/1400 simplified gives 439/350
  6. So, 27/50 + 40/56 = 439/350
    In mixed form: 189/350

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