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Add 75/70 and 50/20

1st number: 1 5/70, 2nd number: 2 10/20

75/70 + 50/20 is 25/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    75/70 = 75 × 2/70 × 2 = 150/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/140 + 350/140 = 150 + 350/140 = 500/140
  5. 500/140 simplified gives 25/7
  6. So, 75/70 + 50/20 = 25/7
    In mixed form: 34/7

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