Add 3/70 and 75/50
1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 1 25/50
3/70 + 75/50 is 54/35.
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,
75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350 - Add the two like fractions:
15/350 + 525/350 = 15 + 525/350 = 540/350 - 540/350 simplified gives 54/35
- So, 3/70 + 75/50 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/70+75/50 9/70+75/50 15/70+75/50 21/70+75/50