Add 15/9 and 50/70
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 50/70
15/9 + 50/70 is 50/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
15/9 = 15 × 70/9 × 70 = 1050/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/630 + 450/630 = 1050 + 450/630 = 1500/630 - 1500/630 simplified gives 50/21
- So, 15/9 + 50/70 = 50/21
In mixed form: 28/21
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