Add 50/35 and 28/27
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 1 1/27
50/35 + 28/27 is 466/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
50/35 = 50 × 27/35 × 27 = 1350/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
28/27 = 28 × 35/27 × 35 = 980/945 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/945 + 980/945 = 1350 + 980/945 = 2330/945 - 2330/945 simplified gives 466/189
- So, 50/35 + 28/27 = 466/189
In mixed form: 288/189
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