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Add 70/75 and 50/30

1st number: 70/75, 2nd number: 1 20/30

70/75 + 50/30 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
    50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/150 + 250/150 = 140 + 250/150 = 390/150
  5. 390/150 simplified gives 13/5
  6. So, 70/75 + 50/30 = 13/5
    In mixed form: 23/5

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