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Add 81/70 and 14/50

1st number: 1 11/70, 2nd number: 14/50

81/70 + 14/50 is 503/350.

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,
    81/70 = 81 × 5/70 × 5 = 405/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/350 + 98/350 = 405 + 98/350 = 503/350
  5. So, 81/70 + 14/50 = 503/350
    In mixed form: 1153/350

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