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Add 70/15 and 36/50

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 36/50

70/15 + 36/50 is 404/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    70/15 = 70 × 10/15 × 10 = 700/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/150 + 108/150 = 700 + 108/150 = 808/150
  5. 808/150 simplified gives 404/75
  6. So, 70/15 + 36/50 = 404/75
    In mixed form: 529/75

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