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Add 50/70 and 30/45

50/70 + 30/45 is 29/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    30/45 = 30 × 14/45 × 14 = 420/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/630 + 420/630 = 450 + 420/630 = 870/630
  5. 870/630 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 50/70 + 30/45 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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