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Add 70/50 and 14/18

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 14/18

70/50 + 14/18 is 98/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    70/50 = 70 × 9/50 × 9 = 630/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/450 + 350/450 = 630 + 350/450 = 980/450
  5. 980/450 simplified gives 98/45
  6. So, 70/50 + 14/18 = 98/45
    In mixed form: 28/45

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