Add 50/25 and 27/70
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 27/70
50/25 + 27/70 is 167/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
27/70 = 27 × 5/70 × 5 = 135/350 - Add the two like fractions:
700/350 + 135/350 = 700 + 135/350 = 835/350 - 835/350 simplified gives 167/70
- So, 50/25 + 27/70 = 167/70
In mixed form: 227/70
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