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Add 50/70 and 27/14

1st number: 50/70, 2nd number: 1 13/14

50/70 + 27/14 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    50/70 = 50 × 1/70 × 1 = 50/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    27/14 = 27 × 5/14 × 5 = 135/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/70 + 135/70 = 50 + 135/70 = 185/70
  5. 185/70 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 50/70 + 27/14 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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