Add 50/18 and 7/70
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 7/70
50/18 + 7/70 is 259/90.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 9/70 × 9 = 63/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/630 + 63/630 = 1750 + 63/630 = 1813/630 - 1813/630 simplified gives 259/90
- So, 50/18 + 7/70 = 259/90
In mixed form: 279/90
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