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Add 50/5 and 9/70

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 9/70

50/5 + 9/70 is 709/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    50/5 = 50 × 14/5 × 14 = 700/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    9/70 = 9 × 1/70 × 1 = 9/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/70 + 9/70 = 700 + 9/70 = 709/70
  5. So, 50/5 + 9/70 = 709/70
    In mixed form: 109/70

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