Add 48/50 and 27/70
48/50 + 27/70 is 471/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
48/50 = 48 × 7/50 × 7 = 336/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
27/70 = 27 × 5/70 × 5 = 135/350 - Add the two like fractions:
336/350 + 135/350 = 336 + 135/350 = 471/350 - So, 48/50 + 27/70 = 471/350
In mixed form: 1121/350
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