Add 70/30 and 25/50
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 25/50
70/30 + 25/50 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
350/150 + 75/150 = 350 + 75/150 = 425/150 - 425/150 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 70/30 + 25/50 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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