Add 3/70 and 1/50
3/70 + 1/50 is 11/175.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350 - Add the two like fractions:
15/350 + 7/350 = 15 + 7/350 = 22/350 - 22/350 simplified gives 11/175
- So, 3/70 + 1/50 = 11/175
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/70+1/50 3/70+2/50 9/70+1/50 3/70+3/50 15/70+1/50 3/70+5/50 21/70+1/50 3/70+7/50