Add 50/27 and 15/70
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 15/70
50/27 + 15/70 is 781/378.
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,
15/70 = 15 × 27/70 × 27 = 405/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
3500/1890 + 405/1890 = 3500 + 405/1890 = 3905/1890 - 3905/1890 simplified gives 781/378
- So, 50/27 + 15/70 = 781/378
In mixed form: 225/378
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