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Add 35/70 and 8/50

35/70 + 8/50 is 33/50.

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,
    35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/350 + 56/350 = 175 + 56/350 = 231/350
  5. 231/350 simplified gives 33/50
  6. So, 35/70 + 8/50 = 33/50

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