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Add 80/70 and 90/50

1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 1 40/50

80/70 + 90/50 is 103/35.

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,
    80/70 = 80 × 5/70 × 5 = 400/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    90/50 = 90 × 7/50 × 7 = 630/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/350 + 630/350 = 400 + 630/350 = 1030/350
  5. 1030/350 simplified gives 103/35
  6. So, 80/70 + 90/50 = 103/35
    In mixed form: 233/35

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