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Add 54/70 and 72/50

1st number: 54/70, 2nd number: 1 22/50

54/70 + 72/50 is 387/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    54/70 = 54 × 5/70 × 5 = 270/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/350 + 504/350 = 270 + 504/350 = 774/350
  5. 774/350 simplified gives 387/175
  6. So, 54/70 + 72/50 = 387/175
    In mixed form: 237/175

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