Add 2/50 and 42/70
2/50 + 42/70 is 16/25.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
42/70 = 42 × 5/70 × 5 = 210/350 - Add the two like fractions:
14/350 + 210/350 = 14 + 210/350 = 224/350 - 224/350 simplified gives 16/25
- So, 2/50 + 42/70 = 16/25
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