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Add 50/40 and 7/70

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 7/70

50/40 + 7/70 is 27/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   7/70 = 7 × 4/70 × 4 = 28/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/280 + 28/280 = 350 + 28/280 = 378/280
5. 378/280 simplified gives 27/20
6. So, 50/40 + 7/70 = 27/20
   In mixed form: 17/20

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