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Add 1/70 and 4/50

1/70 + 4/50 is 33/350.

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,
    4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/350 + 28/350 = 5 + 28/350 = 33/350
  5. So, 1/70 + 4/50 = 33/350

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