Add 70/75 and 54/50, Solve 70/75 + 1 4/50 as a fraction

Add 70/75 and 54/50

1^st number: 70/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

70/75 + 54/50 is 151/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
54/50 = 54 × 3/50 × 3 = 162/150
Add the two like fractions:
140/150 + 162/150 = 140 + 162/150 = 302/150
302/150 simplified gives 151/75
So, 70/75 + 54/50 = 151/75
In mixed form: 21/75

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