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Add 2/50 and 18/70

2/50 + 18/70 is 52/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    18/70 = 18 × 5/70 × 5 = 90/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/350 + 90/350 = 14 + 90/350 = 104/350
  5. 104/350 simplified gives 52/175
  6. So, 2/50 + 18/70 = 52/175

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