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Add 45/50 and 15/70

45/50 + 15/70 is 39/35.

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,
    45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/350 + 75/350 = 315 + 75/350 = 390/350
  5. 390/350 simplified gives 39/35
  6. So, 45/50 + 15/70 = 39/35
    In mixed form: 14/35

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