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Add 70/2 and 50/63

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 50/63

70/2 + 50/63 is 2255/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    70/2 = 70 × 63/2 × 63 = 4410/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    50/63 = 50 × 2/63 × 2 = 100/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/126 + 100/126 = 4410 + 100/126 = 4510/126
  5. 4510/126 simplified gives 2255/63
  6. So, 70/2 + 50/63 = 2255/63
    In mixed form: 3550/63

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