Add 1/70 and 27/50
1/70 + 27/50 is 97/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
1/70 = 1 × 5/70 × 5 = 5/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Add the two like fractions:
5/350 + 189/350 = 5 + 189/350 = 194/350 - 194/350 simplified gives 97/175
- So, 1/70 + 27/50 = 97/175
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