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Add 70/50 and 25/14

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 1 11/14

70/50 + 25/14 is 223/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 14 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    25/14 = 25 × 25/14 × 25 = 625/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/350 + 625/350 = 490 + 625/350 = 1115/350
  5. 1115/350 simplified gives 223/70
  6. So, 70/50 + 25/14 = 223/70
    In mixed form: 313/70

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