Add 60/70 and 5/50
60/70 + 5/50 is 67/70.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 5/70 × 5 = 300/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350 - Add the two like fractions:
300/350 + 35/350 = 300 + 35/350 = 335/350 - 335/350 simplified gives 67/70
- So, 60/70 + 5/50 = 67/70
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