Add 4/70 and 12/50
4/70 + 12/50 is 52/175.
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,
4/70 = 4 × 5/70 × 5 = 20/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Add the two like fractions:
20/350 + 84/350 = 20 + 84/350 = 104/350 - 104/350 simplified gives 52/175
- So, 4/70 + 12/50 = 52/175
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