Add 6/70 and 50/4
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 12 2/4
6/70 + 50/4 is 881/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
50/4 = 50 × 35/4 × 35 = 1750/140 - Add the two like fractions:
12/140 + 1750/140 = 12 + 1750/140 = 1762/140 - 1762/140 simplified gives 881/70
- So, 6/70 + 50/4 = 881/70
In mixed form: 1241/70
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