Add 6/70 and 75/50
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 1 25/50
6/70 + 75/50 is 111/70.
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,
75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350 - Add the two like fractions:
30/350 + 525/350 = 30 + 525/350 = 555/350 - 555/350 simplified gives 111/70
- So, 6/70 + 75/50 = 111/70
In mixed form: 141/70
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