Add 7/50 and 56/70
7/50 + 56/70 is 47/50.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
56/70 = 56 × 5/70 × 5 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
49/350 + 280/350 = 49 + 280/350 = 329/350 - 329/350 simplified gives 47/50
- So, 7/50 + 56/70 = 47/50
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