Add 45/70 and 72/50
1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 1 22/50
45/70 + 72/50 is 729/350.
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,
45/70 = 45 × 5/70 × 5 = 225/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350 - Add the two like fractions:
225/350 + 504/350 = 225 + 504/350 = 729/350 - So, 45/70 + 72/50 = 729/350
In mixed form: 229/350
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