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Add 50/60 and 2/70

50/60 + 2/70 is 181/210.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/420 + 12/420 = 350 + 12/420 = 362/420
5. 362/420 simplified gives 181/210
6. So, 50/60 + 2/70 = 181/210

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