Add 50/70 and 14/15
50/70 + 14/15 is 173/105.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 14/15 × 14 = 196/210 - Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 196/210 = 150 + 196/210 = 346/210 - 346/210 simplified gives 173/105
- So, 50/70 + 14/15 = 173/105
In mixed form: 168/105
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