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Add 27/50 and 70/49

1st number: 27/50, 2nd number: 1 21/49

27/50 + 70/49 is 689/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    27/50 = 27 × 49/50 × 49 = 1323/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    70/49 = 70 × 50/49 × 50 = 3500/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/2450 + 3500/2450 = 1323 + 3500/2450 = 4823/2450
  5. 4823/2450 simplified gives 689/350
  6. So, 27/50 + 70/49 = 689/350
    In mixed form: 1339/350

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