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Add 15/70 and 70/50

1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 1 20/50

15/70 + 70/50 is 113/70.

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,
    15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/350 + 490/350 = 75 + 490/350 = 565/350
  5. 565/350 simplified gives 113/70
  6. So, 15/70 + 70/50 = 113/70
    In mixed form: 143/70

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