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Add 50/35 and 27/90

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 27/90

50/35 + 27/90 is 121/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    27/90 = 27 × 7/90 × 7 = 189/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/630 + 189/630 = 900 + 189/630 = 1089/630
  5. 1089/630 simplified gives 121/70
  6. So, 50/35 + 27/90 = 121/70
    In mixed form: 151/70

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