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Add 45/50 and 70/49

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

45/50 + 70/49 is 163/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   45/50 = 45 × 49/50 × 49 = 2205/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   70/49 = 70 × 50/49 × 50 = 3500/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/2450 + 3500/2450 = 2205 + 3500/2450 = 5705/2450
5. 5705/2450 simplified gives 163/70
6. So, 45/50 + 70/49 = 163/70
   In mixed form: 223/70

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