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Add 5/70 and 50/20

1^st number: 5/70, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

5/70 + 50/20 is 18/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/140 + 350/140 = 10 + 350/140 = 360/140
5. 360/140 simplified gives 18/7
6. So, 5/70 + 50/20 = 18/7
   In mixed form: 24/7

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