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Add 50/3 and 48/70

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 48/70

50/3 + 48/70 is 1822/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
   50/3 = 50 × 70/3 × 70 = 3500/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3500/210 + 144/210 = 3500 + 144/210 = 3644/210
5. 3644/210 simplified gives 1822/105
6. So, 50/3 + 48/70 = 1822/105
   In mixed form: 1737/105

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