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Add 50/70 and 30/50

50/70 + 30/50 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 50 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 50 × 7 = 350,
    30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/350 + 210/350 = 250 + 210/350 = 460/350
  5. 460/350 simplified gives 46/35
  6. So, 50/70 + 30/50 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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