Add 70/4 and 50/75
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 50/75
70/4 + 50/75 is 109/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
70/4 = 70 × 75/4 × 75 = 5250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
5250/300 + 200/300 = 5250 + 200/300 = 5450/300 - 5450/300 simplified gives 109/6
- So, 70/4 + 50/75 = 109/6
In mixed form: 181/6
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