Add 9/70 and 3/50
9/70 + 3/50 is 33/175.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 5/70 × 5 = 45/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Add the two like fractions:
45/350 + 21/350 = 45 + 21/350 = 66/350 - 66/350 simplified gives 33/175
- So, 9/70 + 3/50 = 33/175
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