Add 50/27 and 10/70
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 10/70
50/27 + 10/70 is 377/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
50/27 = 50 × 70/27 × 70 = 3500/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
10/70 = 10 × 27/70 × 27 = 270/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
3500/1890 + 270/1890 = 3500 + 270/1890 = 3770/1890 - 3770/1890 simplified gives 377/189
- So, 50/27 + 10/70 = 377/189
In mixed form: 1188/189
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