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Add 70/50 and 80/75

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 1 5/75

70/50 + 80/75 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    80/75 = 80 × 2/75 × 2 = 160/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/150 + 160/150 = 210 + 160/150 = 370/150
  5. 370/150 simplified gives 37/15
  6. So, 70/50 + 80/75 = 37/15
    In mixed form: 27/15

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