Add 27/70 and 7/50
27/70 + 7/50 is 92/175.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350 - Add the two like fractions:
135/350 + 49/350 = 135 + 49/350 = 184/350 - 184/350 simplified gives 92/175
- So, 27/70 + 7/50 = 92/175
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