Add 50/70 and 2/4
50/70 + 2/4 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
50/70 = 50 × 2/70 × 2 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
100/140 + 70/140 = 100 + 70/140 = 170/140 - 170/140 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 50/70 + 2/4 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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