Add 50/72 and 35/70
50/72 + 35/70 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
50/72 = 50 × 35/72 × 35 = 1750/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
35/70 = 35 × 36/70 × 36 = 1260/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/2520 + 1260/2520 = 1750 + 1260/2520 = 3010/2520 - 3010/2520 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 50/72 + 35/70 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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