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Add 50/36 and 25/70

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 25/70

50/36 + 25/70 is 110/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    50/36 = 50 × 35/36 × 35 = 1750/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    25/70 = 25 × 18/70 × 18 = 450/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/1260 + 450/1260 = 1750 + 450/1260 = 2200/1260
  5. 2200/1260 simplified gives 110/63
  6. So, 50/36 + 25/70 = 110/63
    In mixed form: 147/63

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