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Add 35/50 and 16/27

35/50 + 16/27 is 349/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    35/50 = 35 × 27/50 × 27 = 945/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    16/27 = 16 × 50/27 × 50 = 800/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/1350 + 800/1350 = 945 + 800/1350 = 1745/1350
  5. 1745/1350 simplified gives 349/270
  6. So, 35/50 + 16/27 = 349/270
    In mixed form: 179/270

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