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Add 3/70 and 50/56

3/70 + 50/56 is 131/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   3/70 = 3 × 4/70 × 4 = 12/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/280 + 250/280 = 12 + 250/280 = 262/280
5. 262/280 simplified gives 131/140
6. So, 3/70 + 50/56 = 131/140

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