Add 50/25 and 36/70
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 36/70
50/25 + 36/70 is 88/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
36/70 = 36 × 5/70 × 5 = 180/350 - Add the two like fractions:
700/350 + 180/350 = 700 + 180/350 = 880/350 - 880/350 simplified gives 88/35
- So, 50/25 + 36/70 = 88/35
In mixed form: 218/35
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