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Add 35/50 and 40/70

35/50 + 40/70 is 89/70.

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,
    35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    40/70 = 40 × 5/70 × 5 = 200/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/350 + 200/350 = 245 + 200/350 = 445/350
  5. 445/350 simplified gives 89/70
  6. So, 35/50 + 40/70 = 89/70
    In mixed form: 119/70

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