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Add 70/50 and 7/14

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 7/14

70/50 + 7/14 is 19/10.

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,
    7/14 = 7 × 25/14 × 25 = 175/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/350 + 175/350 = 490 + 175/350 = 665/350
  5. 665/350 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 70/50 + 7/14 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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