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Add 50/4 and 60/70

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 60/70

50/4 + 60/70 is 187/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   50/4 = 50 × 35/4 × 35 = 1750/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   60/70 = 60 × 2/70 × 2 = 120/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/140 + 120/140 = 1750 + 120/140 = 1870/140
5. 1870/140 simplified gives 187/14
6. So, 50/4 + 60/70 = 187/14
   In mixed form: 135/14

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