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Add 50/6 and 56/70

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 56/70

50/6 + 56/70 is 137/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/210 + 168/210 = 1750 + 168/210 = 1918/210
  5. 1918/210 simplified gives 137/15
  6. So, 50/6 + 56/70 = 137/15
    In mixed form: 92/15

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