Add 8/7 and 27/50
1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 27/50
8/7 + 27/50 is 589/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
8/7 = 8 × 50/7 × 50 = 400/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Add the two like fractions:
400/350 + 189/350 = 400 + 189/350 = 589/350 - So, 8/7 + 27/50 = 589/350
In mixed form: 1239/350
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