Add 20/70 and 8/50
20/70 + 8/50 is 78/175.
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,
20/70 = 20 × 5/70 × 5 = 100/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350 - Add the two like fractions:
100/350 + 56/350 = 100 + 56/350 = 156/350 - 156/350 simplified gives 78/175
- So, 20/70 + 8/50 = 78/175
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