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Add 10/8 and 50/70

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 50/70

10/8 + 50/70 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/280 + 200/280 = 350 + 200/280 = 550/280
  5. 550/280 simplified gives 55/28
  6. So, 10/8 + 50/70 = 55/28
    In mixed form: 127/28

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