Add 70/15 and 45/50
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 45/50
70/15 + 45/50 is 167/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
70/15 = 70 × 10/15 × 10 = 700/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
700/150 + 135/150 = 700 + 135/150 = 835/150 - 835/150 simplified gives 167/30
- So, 70/15 + 45/50 = 167/30
In mixed form: 517/30
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