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Add 25/50 and 40/70

25/50 + 40/70 is 15/14.

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,
    25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    40/70 = 40 × 5/70 × 5 = 200/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/350 + 200/350 = 175 + 200/350 = 375/350
  5. 375/350 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 25/50 + 40/70 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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