Add 10/14 and 50/70
10/14 + 50/70 is 10/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
50/70 = 50 × 1/70 × 1 = 50/70 - Add the two like fractions:
50/70 + 50/70 = 50 + 50/70 = 100/70 - 100/70 simplified gives 10/7
- So, 10/14 + 50/70 = 10/7
In mixed form: 13/7
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