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Add 40/50 and 3/70

40/50 + 3/70 is 59/70.

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,
    40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/350 + 15/350 = 280 + 15/350 = 295/350
  5. 295/350 simplified gives 59/70
  6. So, 40/50 + 3/70 = 59/70

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