Add 3/70 and 72/50
1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 1 22/50
3/70 + 72/50 is 519/350.
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,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350 - Add the two like fractions:
15/350 + 504/350 = 15 + 504/350 = 519/350 - So, 3/70 + 72/50 = 519/350
In mixed form: 1169/350
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