Add 10/50 and 4/70
10/50 + 4/70 is 9/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
4/70 = 4 × 5/70 × 5 = 20/350 - Add the two like fractions:
70/350 + 20/350 = 70 + 20/350 = 90/350 - 90/350 simplified gives 9/35
- So, 10/50 + 4/70 = 9/35
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