Add 72/50 and 4/70
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 4/70
72/50 + 4/70 is 262/175.
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,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
4/70 = 4 × 5/70 × 5 = 20/350 - Add the two like fractions:
504/350 + 20/350 = 504 + 20/350 = 524/350 - 524/350 simplified gives 262/175
- So, 72/50 + 4/70 = 262/175
In mixed form: 187/175
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