Add 1/70 and 3/50
1/70 + 3/50 is 13/175.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Add the two like fractions:
5/350 + 21/350 = 5 + 21/350 = 26/350 - 26/350 simplified gives 13/175
- So, 1/70 + 3/50 = 13/175
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