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Add 12/70 and 50/8

1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 6 2/8

12/70 + 50/8 is 899/140.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    50/8 = 50 × 35/8 × 35 = 1750/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/280 + 1750/280 = 48 + 1750/280 = 1798/280
  5. 1798/280 simplified gives 899/140
  6. So, 12/70 + 50/8 = 899/140
    In mixed form: 659/140

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