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Add 70/35 and 50/54

1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 50/54

70/35 + 50/54 is 79/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    70/35 = 70 × 54/35 × 54 = 3780/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    50/54 = 50 × 35/54 × 35 = 1750/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/1890 + 1750/1890 = 3780 + 1750/1890 = 5530/1890
  5. 5530/1890 simplified gives 79/27
  6. So, 70/35 + 50/54 = 79/27
    In mixed form: 225/27

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