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Add 50/70 and 50/3

1st number: 50/70, 2nd number: 16 2/3

50/70 + 50/3 is 365/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 3 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 3 × 70 = 210,
    50/3 = 50 × 70/3 × 70 = 3500/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/210 + 3500/210 = 150 + 3500/210 = 3650/210
  5. 3650/210 simplified gives 365/21
  6. So, 50/70 + 50/3 = 365/21
    In mixed form: 178/21

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