Add 50/70 and 10/15
50/70 + 10/15 is 29/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
10/15 = 10 × 14/15 × 14 = 140/210 - Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 140/210 = 150 + 140/210 = 290/210 - 290/210 simplified gives 29/21
- So, 50/70 + 10/15 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21
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