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Add 2/8 and 50/70

2/8 + 50/70 is 27/28.

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,
    2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/280 + 200/280 = 70 + 200/280 = 270/280
  5. 270/280 simplified gives 27/28
  6. So, 2/8 + 50/70 = 27/28

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