Add 50/2 and 20/70
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 20/70
50/2 + 20/70 is 177/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
50/2 = 50 × 35/2 × 35 = 1750/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
20/70 = 20 × 1/70 × 1 = 20/70 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/70 + 20/70 = 1750 + 20/70 = 1770/70 - 1770/70 simplified gives 177/7
- So, 50/2 + 20/70 = 177/7
In mixed form: 252/7
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