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Add 50/3 and 24/70

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 24/70

50/3 + 24/70 is 1786/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    50/3 = 50 × 70/3 × 70 = 3500/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3500/210 + 72/210 = 3500 + 72/210 = 3572/210
  5. 3572/210 simplified gives 1786/105
  6. So, 50/3 + 24/70 = 1786/105
    In mixed form: 171/105

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