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Add 5/27 and 70/50

1st number: 5/27, 2nd number: 1 20/50

5/27 + 70/50 is 214/135.

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,
    5/27 = 5 × 50/27 × 50 = 250/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/1350 + 1890/1350 = 250 + 1890/1350 = 2140/1350
  5. 2140/1350 simplified gives 214/135
  6. So, 5/27 + 70/50 = 214/135
    In mixed form: 179/135

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