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Add 75/70 and 18/50

1st number: 1 5/70, 2nd number: 18/50

75/70 + 18/50 is 501/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    75/70 = 75 × 5/70 × 5 = 375/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/350 + 126/350 = 375 + 126/350 = 501/350
  5. So, 75/70 + 18/50 = 501/350
    In mixed form: 1151/350

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