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Add 50/30 and 8/70

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 8/70

50/30 + 8/70 is 187/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/210 + 24/210 = 350 + 24/210 = 374/210
  5. 374/210 simplified gives 187/105
  6. So, 50/30 + 8/70 = 187/105
    In mixed form: 182/105

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