Add 1/70 and 50/84
1/70 + 50/84 is 64/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
1/70 = 1 × 6/70 × 6 = 6/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Add the two like fractions:
6/420 + 250/420 = 6 + 250/420 = 256/420 - 256/420 simplified gives 64/105
- So, 1/70 + 50/84 = 64/105
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