Add 54/50 and 6/70
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 6/70
54/50 + 6/70 is 204/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
54/50 = 54 × 7/50 × 7 = 378/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
6/70 = 6 × 5/70 × 5 = 30/350 - Add the two like fractions:
378/350 + 30/350 = 378 + 30/350 = 408/350 - 408/350 simplified gives 204/175
- So, 54/50 + 6/70 = 204/175
In mixed form: 129/175
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