Add 3/50 and 27/70
3/50 + 27/70 is 78/175.
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,
27/70 = 27 × 5/70 × 5 = 135/350 - Add the two like fractions:
21/350 + 135/350 = 21 + 135/350 = 156/350 - 156/350 simplified gives 78/175
- So, 3/50 + 27/70 = 78/175
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