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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
50/35 = 50 × 10/35 × 10 = 500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Add the two like fractions:
500/350 + 189/350 = 500 + 189/350 = 689/350 - So, 50/35 + 27/50 = 689/350
In mixed form: 1339/350
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