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Add 50/14 and 24/70

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 24/70

50/14 + 24/70 is 137/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    24/70 = 24 × 1/70 × 1 = 24/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/70 + 24/70 = 250 + 24/70 = 274/70
  5. 274/70 simplified gives 137/35
  6. So, 50/14 + 24/70 = 137/35
    In mixed form: 332/35

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