Add 50/70 and 8/15
50/70 + 8/15 is 131/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 112/210 = 150 + 112/210 = 262/210 - 262/210 simplified gives 131/105
- So, 50/70 + 8/15 = 131/105
In mixed form: 126/105
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