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Add 30/70 and 75/50

1^st number: 30/70, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

30/70 + 75/50 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   30/70 = 30 × 5/70 × 5 = 150/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/350 + 525/350 = 150 + 525/350 = 675/350
5. 675/350 simplified gives 27/14
6. So, 30/70 + 75/50 = 27/14
   In mixed form: 113/14

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