Add 50/70 and 7/4
1st number: 50/70, 2nd number: 1 3/4
50/70 + 7/4 is 69/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
50/70 = 50 × 2/70 × 2 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
7/4 = 7 × 35/4 × 35 = 245/140 - Add the two like fractions:
100/140 + 245/140 = 100 + 245/140 = 345/140 - 345/140 simplified gives 69/28
- So, 50/70 + 7/4 = 69/28
In mixed form: 213/28
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