Add 50/6 and 2/70
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 2/70
50/6 + 2/70 is 878/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/210 + 6/210 = 1750 + 6/210 = 1756/210 - 1756/210 simplified gives 878/105
- So, 50/6 + 2/70 = 878/105
In mixed form: 838/105
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