Add 7/50 and 30/70
7/50 + 30/70 is 199/350.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
30/70 = 30 × 5/70 × 5 = 150/350 - Add the two like fractions:
49/350 + 150/350 = 49 + 150/350 = 199/350 - So, 7/50 + 30/70 = 199/350
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