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Add 70/28 and 50/6

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 8 2/6

70/28 + 50/6 is 65/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    50/6 = 50 × 14/6 × 14 = 700/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/84 + 700/84 = 210 + 700/84 = 910/84
  5. 910/84 simplified gives 65/6
  6. So, 70/28 + 50/6 = 65/6
    In mixed form: 105/6

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