Add 72/70 and 6/50
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 6/50
72/70 + 6/50 is 201/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
72/70 = 72 × 5/70 × 5 = 360/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350 - Add the two like fractions:
360/350 + 42/350 = 360 + 42/350 = 402/350 - 402/350 simplified gives 201/175
- So, 72/70 + 6/50 = 201/175
In mixed form: 126/175
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