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Add 50/70 and 27/30

50/70 + 27/30 is 113/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/210 + 189/210 = 150 + 189/210 = 339/210
  5. 339/210 simplified gives 113/70
  6. So, 50/70 + 27/30 = 113/70
    In mixed form: 143/70

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