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Add 70/35 and 45/50

1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 45/50

70/35 + 45/50 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    70/35 = 70 × 10/35 × 10 = 700/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/350 + 315/350 = 700 + 315/350 = 1015/350
  5. 1015/350 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 70/35 + 45/50 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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