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Add 8/70 and 50/28

1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 1 22/28

8/70 + 50/28 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/140 + 250/140 = 16 + 250/140 = 266/140
  5. 266/140 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 8/70 + 50/28 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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