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Add 70/50 and 9/14

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 9/14

70/50 + 9/14 is 143/70.

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,
    9/14 = 9 × 25/14 × 25 = 225/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/350 + 225/350 = 490 + 225/350 = 715/350
  5. 715/350 simplified gives 143/70
  6. So, 70/50 + 9/14 = 143/70
    In mixed form: 23/70

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