Add 70/72 and 50/70, Solve 70/72 + 50/70 as a fraction

Add 70/72 and 50/70

70/72 + 50/70 is 425/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
70/72 = 70 × 35/72 × 35 = 2450/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
50/70 = 50 × 36/70 × 36 = 1800/2520
Add the two like fractions:
2450/2520 + 1800/2520 = 2450 + 1800/2520 = 4250/2520
4250/2520 simplified gives 425/252
So, 70/72 + 50/70 = 425/252
In mixed form: 1173/252

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