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Add 70/50 and 4/8

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 4/8

70/50 + 4/8 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    70/50 = 70 × 4/50 × 4 = 280/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    4/8 = 4 × 25/8 × 25 = 100/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/200 + 100/200 = 280 + 100/200 = 380/200
  5. 380/200 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 70/50 + 4/8 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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