Add 50/70 and 18/40
50/70 + 18/40 is 163/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Add the two like fractions:
200/280 + 126/280 = 200 + 126/280 = 326/280 - 326/280 simplified gives 163/140
- So, 50/70 + 18/40 = 163/140
In mixed form: 123/140
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