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Add 50/4 and 2/70

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 2/70

50/4 + 2/70 is 877/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    50/4 = 50 × 35/4 × 35 = 1750/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/140 + 4/140 = 1750 + 4/140 = 1754/140
  5. 1754/140 simplified gives 877/70
  6. So, 50/4 + 2/70 = 877/70
    In mixed form: 1237/70

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