Add 50/28 and 4/70
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 4/70
50/28 + 4/70 is 129/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
4/70 = 4 × 2/70 × 2 = 8/140 - Add the two fractions:
250/140 + 8/140 = 250 + 8/140 = 258/140 - 258/140 simplified gives 129/70
- So, 50/28 + 4/70 = 129/70
In mixed form: 159/70
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