Add 2/70 and 18/50
2/70 + 18/50 is 68/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350 - Add the two like fractions:
10/350 + 126/350 = 10 + 126/350 = 136/350 - 136/350 simplified gives 68/175
- So, 2/70 + 18/50 = 68/175
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