Add 50/75 and 72/70, Solve 50/75 + 1 2/70 as a fraction

Add 50/75 and 72/70

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

50/75 + 72/70 is 178/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 70 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
50/75 = 50 × 14/75 × 14 = 700/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
72/70 = 72 × 15/70 × 15 = 1080/1050
Add the two like fractions:
700/1050 + 1080/1050 = 700 + 1080/1050 = 1780/1050
1780/1050 simplified gives 178/105
So, 50/75 + 72/70 = 178/105
In mixed form: 173/105

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