Add 70/27 and 1/50
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 1/50
70/27 + 1/50 is 3527/1350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
70/27 = 70 × 50/27 × 50 = 3500/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
3500/1350 + 27/1350 = 3500 + 27/1350 = 3527/1350 - So, 70/27 + 1/50 = 3527/1350
In mixed form: 2827/1350
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