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Add 3/70 and 1/50

3/70 + 1/50 is 11/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/350 + 7/350 = 15 + 7/350 = 22/350
  5. 22/350 simplified gives 11/175
  6. So, 3/70 + 1/50 = 11/175

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