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Add 25/3 and 50/70

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 50/70

25/3 + 50/70 is 190/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    25/3 = 25 × 70/3 × 70 = 1750/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/210 + 150/210 = 1750 + 150/210 = 1900/210
  5. 1900/210 simplified gives 190/21
  6. So, 25/3 + 50/70 = 190/21
    In mixed form: 91/21

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