Add 5/50 and 35/70
5/50 + 35/70 is 3/5.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350 - Add the two like fractions:
35/350 + 175/350 = 35 + 175/350 = 210/350 - 210/350 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 5/50 + 35/70 = 3/5
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