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Add 35/15 and 50/70

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 50/70

35/15 + 50/70 is 64/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   35/15 = 35 × 14/15 × 14 = 490/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/210 + 150/210 = 490 + 150/210 = 640/210
5. 640/210 simplified gives 64/21
6. So, 35/15 + 50/70 = 64/21
   In mixed form: 31/21

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