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Add 42/70 and 36/50

42/70 + 36/50 is 33/25.

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,
    42/70 = 42 × 5/70 × 5 = 210/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/350 + 252/350 = 210 + 252/350 = 462/350
  5. 462/350 simplified gives 33/25
  6. So, 42/70 + 36/50 = 33/25
    In mixed form: 18/25

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