Add 36/50 and 10/70
36/50 + 10/70 is 151/175.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
10/70 = 10 × 5/70 × 5 = 50/350 - Add the two like fractions:
252/350 + 50/350 = 252 + 50/350 = 302/350 - 302/350 simplified gives 151/175
- So, 36/50 + 10/70 = 151/175
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