Add 60/18 and 50/70
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 50/70
60/18 + 50/70 is 85/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
60/18 = 60 × 35/18 × 35 = 2100/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/630 + 450/630 = 2100 + 450/630 = 2550/630 - 2550/630 simplified gives 85/21
- So, 60/18 + 50/70 = 85/21
In mixed form: 41/21
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