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Add 35/70 and 5/50

35/70 + 5/50 is 3/5.

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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,
   35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/350 + 35/350 = 175 + 35/350 = 210/350
5. 210/350 simplified gives 3/5
6. So, 35/70 + 5/50 = 3/5

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