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Add 15/50 and 70/35

1^st number: 15/50, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

15/50 + 70/35 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   70/35 = 70 × 10/35 × 10 = 700/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/350 + 700/350 = 105 + 700/350 = 805/350
5. 805/350 simplified gives 23/10
6. So, 15/50 + 70/35 = 23/10
   In mixed form: 23/10

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