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Add 28/50 and 3/70

28/50 + 3/70 is 211/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    28/50 = 28 × 7/50 × 7 = 196/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/350 + 15/350 = 196 + 15/350 = 211/350
  5. So, 28/50 + 3/70 = 211/350

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