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Add 32/50 and 27/70

32/50 + 27/70 is 359/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    32/50 = 32 × 7/50 × 7 = 224/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    27/70 = 27 × 5/70 × 5 = 135/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/350 + 135/350 = 224 + 135/350 = 359/350
  5. So, 32/50 + 27/70 = 359/350
    In mixed form: 19/350

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