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Add 35/21 and 50/70

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 50/70

35/21 + 50/70 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    35/21 = 35 × 10/21 × 10 = 350/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/210 + 150/210 = 350 + 150/210 = 500/210
  5. 500/210 simplified gives 50/21
  6. So, 35/21 + 50/70 = 50/21
    In mixed form: 28/21

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