Add 12/50 and 16/70
12/50 + 16/70 is 82/175.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
16/70 = 16 × 5/70 × 5 = 80/350 - Add the two like fractions:
84/350 + 80/350 = 84 + 80/350 = 164/350 - 164/350 simplified gives 82/175
- So, 12/50 + 16/70 = 82/175
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