Add 18/50 and 6/70
18/50 + 6/70 is 78/175.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
6/70 = 6 × 5/70 × 5 = 30/350 - Add the two like fractions:
126/350 + 30/350 = 126 + 30/350 = 156/350 - 156/350 simplified gives 78/175
- So, 18/50 + 6/70 = 78/175
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