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Add 50/70 and 9/72

50/70 + 9/72 is 47/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    50/70 = 50 × 36/70 × 36 = 1800/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    9/72 = 9 × 35/72 × 35 = 315/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/2520 + 315/2520 = 1800 + 315/2520 = 2115/2520
  5. 2115/2520 simplified gives 47/56
  6. So, 50/70 + 9/72 = 47/56

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