Add 50/70 and 7/54
50/70 + 7/54 is 319/378.
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,
7/54 = 7 × 35/54 × 35 = 245/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/1890 + 245/1890 = 1350 + 245/1890 = 1595/1890 - 1595/1890 simplified gives 319/378
- So, 50/70 + 7/54 = 319/378
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