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Add 27/50 and 70/72

27/50 + 70/72 is 1361/900.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    27/50 = 27 × 36/50 × 36 = 972/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    70/72 = 70 × 25/72 × 25 = 1750/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/1800 + 1750/1800 = 972 + 1750/1800 = 2722/1800
  5. 2722/1800 simplified gives 1361/900
  6. So, 27/50 + 70/72 = 1361/900
    In mixed form: 1461/900

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