Add 1/50 and 5/70
1/50 + 5/70 is 16/175.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 5/70 × 5 = 25/350 - Add the two like fractions:
7/350 + 25/350 = 7 + 25/350 = 32/350 - 32/350 simplified gives 16/175
- So, 1/50 + 5/70 = 16/175
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