Add 18/70 and 42/50
18/70 + 42/50 is 192/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
18/70 = 18 × 5/70 × 5 = 90/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350 - Add the two like fractions:
90/350 + 294/350 = 90 + 294/350 = 384/350 - 384/350 simplified gives 192/175
- So, 18/70 + 42/50 = 192/175
In mixed form: 117/175
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