Add 70/80 and 50/60
70/80 + 50/60 is 41/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 200/240 = 210 + 200/240 = 410/240 - 410/240 simplified gives 41/24
- So, 70/80 + 50/60 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24
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