Add 8/70 and 30/50
8/70 + 30/50 is 5/7.
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,
8/70 = 8 × 5/70 × 5 = 40/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350 - Add the two like fractions:
40/350 + 210/350 = 40 + 210/350 = 250/350 - 250/350 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 8/70 + 30/50 = 5/7
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