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Add 70/8 and 10/50

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 10/50

70/8 + 10/50 is 179/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    70/8 = 70 × 25/8 × 25 = 1750/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    10/50 = 10 × 4/50 × 4 = 40/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/200 + 40/200 = 1750 + 40/200 = 1790/200
  5. 1790/200 simplified gives 179/20
  6. So, 70/8 + 10/50 = 179/20
    In mixed form: 819/20

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