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Add 50/70 and 30/8

1st number: 50/70, 2nd number: 3 6/8

50/70 + 30/8 is 125/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    30/8 = 30 × 35/8 × 35 = 1050/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/280 + 1050/280 = 200 + 1050/280 = 1250/280
  5. 1250/280 simplified gives 125/28
  6. So, 50/70 + 30/8 = 125/28
    In mixed form: 413/28

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