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Add 70/50 and 24/90

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 24/90

70/50 + 24/90 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 90 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 90 × 5 = 450,
    24/90 = 24 × 5/90 × 5 = 120/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/450 + 120/450 = 630 + 120/450 = 750/450
  5. 750/450 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 70/50 + 24/90 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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