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Add 50/75 and 45/70

50/75 + 45/70 is 55/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 70 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    50/75 = 50 × 14/75 × 14 = 700/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
    45/70 = 45 × 15/70 × 15 = 675/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1050 + 675/1050 = 700 + 675/1050 = 1375/1050
  5. 1375/1050 simplified gives 55/42
  6. So, 50/75 + 45/70 = 55/42
    In mixed form: 113/42

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