Add 50/40 and 1/70
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 1/70
50/40 + 1/70 is 177/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280 - Add the two like fractions:
350/280 + 4/280 = 350 + 4/280 = 354/280 - 354/280 simplified gives 177/140
- So, 50/40 + 1/70 = 177/140
In mixed form: 137/140
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