Add 50/70 and 27/42
50/70 + 27/42 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210 - Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 135/210 = 150 + 135/210 = 285/210 - 285/210 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 50/70 + 27/42 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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