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Add 50/35 and 70/9

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

50/35 + 70/9 is 580/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   70/9 = 70 × 35/9 × 35 = 2450/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/315 + 2450/315 = 450 + 2450/315 = 2900/315
5. 2900/315 simplified gives 580/63
6. So, 50/35 + 70/9 = 580/63
   In mixed form: 913/63

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