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Add 5/50 and 70/27

1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 2 16/27

5/50 + 70/27 is 727/270.

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,
    5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    70/27 = 70 × 50/27 × 50 = 3500/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/1350 + 3500/1350 = 135 + 3500/1350 = 3635/1350
  5. 3635/1350 simplified gives 727/270
  6. So, 5/50 + 70/27 = 727/270
    In mixed form: 2187/270

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