Add 7/70 and 36/50
7/70 + 36/50 is 41/50.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 5/70 × 5 = 35/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Add the two like fractions:
35/350 + 252/350 = 35 + 252/350 = 287/350 - 287/350 simplified gives 41/50
- So, 7/70 + 36/50 = 41/50
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