Add 4/8 and 50/70
4/8 + 50/70 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
4/8 = 4 × 35/8 × 35 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 200/280 = 140 + 200/280 = 340/280 - 340/280 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 4/8 + 50/70 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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