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Add 50/35 and 27/50

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 27/50

50/35 + 27/50 is 689/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    50/35 = 50 × 10/35 × 10 = 500/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/350 + 189/350 = 500 + 189/350 = 689/350
  5. So, 50/35 + 27/50 = 689/350
    In mixed form: 1339/350

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