Add 1/50 and 36/70
1/50 + 36/70 is 187/350.
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,
1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
36/70 = 36 × 5/70 × 5 = 180/350 - Add the two like fractions:
7/350 + 180/350 = 7 + 180/350 = 187/350 - So, 1/50 + 36/70 = 187/350
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