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Add 50/35 and 27/32

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 27/32

50/35 + 27/32 is 509/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    50/35 = 50 × 32/35 × 32 = 1600/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    27/32 = 27 × 35/32 × 35 = 945/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/1120 + 945/1120 = 1600 + 945/1120 = 2545/1120
  5. 2545/1120 simplified gives 509/224
  6. So, 50/35 + 27/32 = 509/224
    In mixed form: 261/224

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