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Add 27/70 and 5/50

27/70 + 5/50 is 17/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    27/70 = 27 × 5/70 × 5 = 135/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/350 + 35/350 = 135 + 35/350 = 170/350
  5. 170/350 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 27/70 + 5/50 = 17/35

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