Add 1/7 and 45/50
1/7 + 45/50 is 73/70.
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,
1/7 = 1 × 50/7 × 50 = 50/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Add the two like fractions:
50/350 + 315/350 = 50 + 315/350 = 365/350 - 365/350 simplified gives 73/70
- So, 1/7 + 45/50 = 73/70
In mixed form: 13/70
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