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Add 1/70 and 50/25

1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 2 0/25

1/70 + 50/25 is 141/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 25 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 25 × 14 = 350,
    50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/350 + 700/350 = 5 + 700/350 = 705/350
  5. 705/350 simplified gives 141/70
  6. So, 1/70 + 50/25 = 141/70
    In mixed form: 21/70

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