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Add 3/50 and 75/70

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 1 5/70

3/50 + 75/70 is 198/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   75/70 = 75 × 5/70 × 5 = 375/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/350 + 375/350 = 21 + 375/350 = 396/350
5. 396/350 simplified gives 198/175
6. So, 3/50 + 75/70 = 198/175
   In mixed form: 123/175

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