Add 27/70 and 14/50
27/70 + 14/50 is 233/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
27/70 = 27 × 5/70 × 5 = 135/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350 - Add the two like fractions:
135/350 + 98/350 = 135 + 98/350 = 233/350 - So, 27/70 + 14/50 = 233/350
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