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Add 50/35 and 2/7

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 2/7

50/35 + 2/7 is 12/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   50/35 = 50 × 1/35 × 1 = 50/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   2/7 = 2 × 5/7 × 5 = 10/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/35 + 10/35 = 50 + 10/35 = 60/35
5. 60/35 simplified gives 12/7
6. So, 50/35 + 2/7 = 12/7
   In mixed form: 15/7

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