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Add 50/14 and 75/70

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 1 5/70

50/14 + 75/70 is 65/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   75/70 = 75 × 1/70 × 1 = 75/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/70 + 75/70 = 250 + 75/70 = 325/70
5. 325/70 simplified gives 65/14
6. So, 50/14 + 75/70 = 65/14
   In mixed form: 49/14

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