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Add 15/70 and 50/18

1^st number: 15/70, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

15/70 + 50/18 is 377/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   15/70 = 15 × 9/70 × 9 = 135/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   50/18 = 50 × 35/18 × 35 = 1750/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/630 + 1750/630 = 135 + 1750/630 = 1885/630
5. 1885/630 simplified gives 377/126
6. So, 15/70 + 50/18 = 377/126
   In mixed form: 2125/126

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