Add 70/50 and 50/70
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 50/70
70/50 + 50/70 is 74/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 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 70 × 5 = 350,
50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350 - Add the two like fractions:
490/350 + 250/350 = 490 + 250/350 = 740/350 - 740/350 simplified gives 74/35
- So, 70/50 + 50/70 = 74/35
In mixed form: 24/35
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