Add 5/70 and 8/50
5/70 + 8/50 is 81/350.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 5/70 × 5 = 25/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350 - Add the two like fractions:
25/350 + 56/350 = 25 + 56/350 = 81/350 - So, 5/70 + 8/50 = 81/350
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