Add 50/70 and 9/42
50/70 + 9/42 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 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 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 45/210 = 150 + 45/210 = 195/210 - 195/210 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 50/70 + 9/42 = 13/14
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