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Add 7/70 and 2/50

7/70 + 2/50 is 7/50.

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,
    7/70 = 7 × 5/70 × 5 = 35/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/350 + 14/350 = 35 + 14/350 = 49/350
  5. 49/350 simplified gives 7/50
  6. So, 7/70 + 2/50 = 7/50

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