Add 50/70 and 7/10
50/70 + 7/10 is 99/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
50/70 = 50 × 1/70 × 1 = 50/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
7/10 = 7 × 7/10 × 7 = 49/70 - Add the two like fractions:
50/70 + 49/70 = 50 + 49/70 = 99/70 - So, 50/70 + 7/10 = 99/70
In mixed form: 129/70
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