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Add 70/75 and 9/50

70/75 + 9/50 is 167/150.

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,
    9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/150 + 27/150 = 140 + 27/150 = 167/150
  5. So, 70/75 + 9/50 = 167/150
    In mixed form: 117/150

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