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Add 1/70 and 3/50

1/70 + 3/50 is 13/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    1/70 = 1 × 5/70 × 5 = 5/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/350 + 21/350 = 5 + 21/350 = 26/350
  5. 26/350 simplified gives 13/175
  6. So, 1/70 + 3/50 = 13/175

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