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Add 50/12 and 8/70

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 8/70

50/12 + 8/70 is 899/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    50/12 = 50 × 35/12 × 35 = 1750/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    8/70 = 8 × 6/70 × 6 = 48/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/420 + 48/420 = 1750 + 48/420 = 1798/420
  5. 1798/420 simplified gives 899/210
  6. So, 50/12 + 8/70 = 899/210
    In mixed form: 459/210

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