Add 36/50 and 4/70
36/50 + 4/70 is 136/175.
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,
4/70 = 4 × 5/70 × 5 = 20/350 - Add the two like fractions:
252/350 + 20/350 = 252 + 20/350 = 272/350 - 272/350 simplified gives 136/175
- So, 36/50 + 4/70 = 136/175
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/50+4/70 36/50+8/70 36/50+12/70 36/50+20/70 36/50+28/70