Add 81/70 and 14/50
1st number: 1 11/70, 2nd number: 14/50
81/70 + 14/50 is 503/350.
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,
81/70 = 81 × 5/70 × 5 = 405/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350 - Add the two like fractions:
405/350 + 98/350 = 405 + 98/350 = 503/350 - So, 81/70 + 14/50 = 503/350
In mixed form: 1153/350
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