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Add 10/4 and 50/70

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 50/70

10/4 + 50/70 is 45/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    10/4 = 10 × 35/4 × 35 = 350/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    50/70 = 50 × 2/70 × 2 = 100/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/140 + 100/140 = 350 + 100/140 = 450/140
  5. 450/140 simplified gives 45/14
  6. So, 10/4 + 50/70 = 45/14
    In mixed form: 33/14

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