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Add 20/70 and 50/3

1st number: 20/70, 2nd number: 16 2/3

20/70 + 50/3 is 356/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 3 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    20/70 = 20 × 3/70 × 3 = 60/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    50/3 = 50 × 70/3 × 70 = 3500/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/210 + 3500/210 = 60 + 3500/210 = 3560/210
  5. 3560/210 simplified gives 356/21
  6. So, 20/70 + 50/3 = 356/21
    In mixed form: 1620/21

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