Add 70/7 and 12/50
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 12/50
70/7 + 12/50 is 256/25.
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,
70/7 = 70 × 50/7 × 50 = 3500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Add the two like fractions:
3500/350 + 84/350 = 3500 + 84/350 = 3584/350 - 3584/350 simplified gives 256/25
- So, 70/7 + 12/50 = 256/25
In mixed form: 106/25
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