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Add 50/20 and 8/70

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 8/70

50/20 + 8/70 is 183/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/140 + 16/140 = 350 + 16/140 = 366/140
5. 366/140 simplified gives 183/70
6. So, 50/20 + 8/70 = 183/70
   In mixed form: 243/70

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