Add 50/15 and 75/70
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1 5/70
50/15 + 75/70 is 185/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
50/15 = 50 × 14/15 × 14 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
75/70 = 75 × 3/70 × 3 = 225/210 - Add the two like fractions:
700/210 + 225/210 = 700 + 225/210 = 925/210 - 925/210 simplified gives 185/42
- So, 50/15 + 75/70 = 185/42
In mixed form: 417/42
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