Add 42/50 and 2/70
42/50 + 2/70 is 152/175.
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,
42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350 - Add the two like fractions:
294/350 + 10/350 = 294 + 10/350 = 304/350 - 304/350 simplified gives 152/175
- So, 42/50 + 2/70 = 152/175
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