Add 50/70 and 20/54
50/70 + 20/54 is 205/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
50/70 = 50 × 27/70 × 27 = 1350/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
20/54 = 20 × 35/54 × 35 = 700/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/1890 + 700/1890 = 1350 + 700/1890 = 2050/1890 - 2050/1890 simplified gives 205/189
- So, 50/70 + 20/54 = 205/189
In mixed form: 116/189
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