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Add 50/70 and 20/25

50/70 + 20/25 is 53/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    20/25 = 20 × 14/25 × 14 = 280/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/350 + 280/350 = 250 + 280/350 = 530/350
  5. 530/350 simplified gives 53/35
  6. So, 50/70 + 20/25 = 53/35
    In mixed form: 118/35

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