Add 50/18 and 35/70
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 35/70
50/18 + 35/70 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
50/18 = 50 × 35/18 × 35 = 1750/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/630 + 315/630 = 1750 + 315/630 = 2065/630 - 2065/630 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 50/18 + 35/70 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/36+35/70 50/54+35/70 50/90+35/70