Add 21/50 and 2/70
21/50 + 2/70 is 157/350.
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,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350 - Add the two like fractions:
147/350 + 10/350 = 147 + 10/350 = 157/350 - So, 21/50 + 2/70 = 157/350
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