Add 60/50 and 60/70
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 60/70
60/50 + 60/70 is 72/35.
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,
60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
60/70 = 60 × 5/70 × 5 = 300/350 - Add the two like fractions:
420/350 + 300/350 = 420 + 300/350 = 720/350 - 720/350 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 60/50 + 60/70 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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