Add 50/70 and 50/80
50/70 + 50/80 is 75/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
50/70 = 50 × 8/70 × 8 = 400/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560 - Add the two like fractions:
400/560 + 350/560 = 400 + 350/560 = 750/560 - 750/560 simplified gives 75/56
- So, 50/70 + 50/80 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56
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