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Add 70/7 and 70/50

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 1 20/50

70/7 + 70/50 is 57/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    70/7 = 70 × 50/7 × 50 = 3500/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3500/350 + 490/350 = 3500 + 490/350 = 3990/350
  5. 3990/350 simplified gives 57/5
  6. So, 70/7 + 70/50 = 57/5
    In mixed form: 112/5

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