Add 6/50 and 25/70
6/50 + 25/70 is 167/350.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
25/70 = 25 × 5/70 × 5 = 125/350 - Add the two like fractions:
42/350 + 125/350 = 42 + 125/350 = 167/350 - So, 6/50 + 25/70 = 167/350
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