Add 60/50 and 27/70
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 27/70
60/50 + 27/70 is 111/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
27/70 = 27 × 5/70 × 5 = 135/350 - Add the two like fractions:
420/350 + 135/350 = 420 + 135/350 = 555/350 - 555/350 simplified gives 111/70
- So, 60/50 + 27/70 = 111/70
In mixed form: 141/70
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