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Add 50/75 and 70/49

1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 1 21/49

50/75 + 70/49 is 44/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    50/75 = 50 × 49/75 × 49 = 2450/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    70/49 = 70 × 75/49 × 75 = 5250/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/3675 + 5250/3675 = 2450 + 5250/3675 = 7700/3675
  5. 7700/3675 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 50/75 + 70/49 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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