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Add 70/75 and 45/50

70/75 + 45/50 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/150 + 135/150 = 140 + 135/150 = 275/150
  5. 275/150 simplified gives 11/6
  6. So, 70/75 + 45/50 = 11/6
    In mixed form: 15/6

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