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Add 50/25 and 3/70

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 3/70

50/25 + 3/70 is 143/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/350 + 15/350 = 700 + 15/350 = 715/350
  5. 715/350 simplified gives 143/70
  6. So, 50/25 + 3/70 = 143/70
    In mixed form: 23/70

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