Add 2/14 and 50/70
2/14 + 50/70 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
50/70 = 50 × 1/70 × 1 = 50/70 - Add the two like fractions:
10/70 + 50/70 = 10 + 50/70 = 60/70 - 60/70 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 2/14 + 50/70 = 6/7
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