Add 3/50 and 15/70
3/50 + 15/70 is 48/175.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350 - Add the two like fractions:
21/350 + 75/350 = 21 + 75/350 = 96/350 - 96/350 simplified gives 48/175
- So, 3/50 + 15/70 = 48/175
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