Add 50/30 and 8/70
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 8/70
50/30 + 8/70 is 187/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210 - Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 24/210 = 350 + 24/210 = 374/210 - 374/210 simplified gives 187/105
- So, 50/30 + 8/70 = 187/105
In mixed form: 182/105
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