Add 45/50 and 7/70
45/50 + 7/70 is 1/1.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
7/70 = 7 × 5/70 × 5 = 35/350 - Add the two like fractions:
315/350 + 35/350 = 315 + 35/350 = 350/350 - 350/350 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 45/50 + 7/70 = 1/1
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