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Add 25/70 and 15/50

25/70 + 15/50 is 23/35.

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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,
   25/70 = 25 × 5/70 × 5 = 125/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/350 + 105/350 = 125 + 105/350 = 230/350
5. 230/350 simplified gives 23/35
6. So, 25/70 + 15/50 = 23/35

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