Add 70/30 and 6/50
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 6/50
70/30 + 6/50 is 184/75.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
350/150 + 18/150 = 350 + 18/150 = 368/150 - 368/150 simplified gives 184/75
- So, 70/30 + 6/50 = 184/75
In mixed form: 234/75
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