Add 50/70 and 12/30
50/70 + 12/30 is 39/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 84/210 = 150 + 84/210 = 234/210 - 234/210 simplified gives 39/35
- So, 50/70 + 12/30 = 39/35
In mixed form: 14/35
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