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Add 50/35 and 30/27

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 1 3/27

50/35 + 30/27 is 160/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    50/35 = 50 × 27/35 × 27 = 1350/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    30/27 = 30 × 35/27 × 35 = 1050/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/945 + 1050/945 = 1350 + 1050/945 = 2400/945
  5. 2400/945 simplified gives 160/63
  6. So, 50/35 + 30/27 = 160/63
    In mixed form: 234/63

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