Add 3/70 and 15/50
3/70 + 15/50 is 12/35.
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,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Add the two like fractions:
15/350 + 105/350 = 15 + 105/350 = 120/350 - 120/350 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 3/70 + 15/50 = 12/35
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