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Add 4/27 and 35/50

4/27 + 35/50 is 229/270.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    4/27 = 4 × 50/27 × 50 = 200/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    35/50 = 35 × 27/50 × 27 = 945/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/1350 + 945/1350 = 200 + 945/1350 = 1145/1350
  5. 1145/1350 simplified gives 229/270
  6. So, 4/27 + 35/50 = 229/270

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