Add 6/70 and 2/50
6/70 + 2/50 is 22/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
6/70 = 6 × 5/70 × 5 = 30/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Add the two like fractions:
30/350 + 14/350 = 30 + 14/350 = 44/350 - 44/350 simplified gives 22/175
- So, 6/70 + 2/50 = 22/175
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