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Add 3/50 and 21/70

3/50 + 21/70 is 9/25.

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,
    3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    21/70 = 21 × 5/70 × 5 = 105/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/350 + 105/350 = 21 + 105/350 = 126/350
  5. 126/350 simplified gives 9/25
  6. So, 3/50 + 21/70 = 9/25

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