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Add 50/18 and 12/70

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 12/70

50/18 + 12/70 is 929/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    50/18 = 50 × 35/18 × 35 = 1750/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/630 + 108/630 = 1750 + 108/630 = 1858/630
  5. 1858/630 simplified gives 929/315
  6. So, 50/18 + 12/70 = 929/315
    In mixed form: 2299/315

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