Add 70/50 and 20/35
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 20/35
70/50 + 20/35 is 69/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
20/35 = 20 × 10/35 × 10 = 200/350 - Add the two like fractions:
490/350 + 200/350 = 490 + 200/350 = 690/350 - 690/350 simplified gives 69/35
- So, 70/50 + 20/35 = 69/35
In mixed form: 134/35
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