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Add 50/70 and 40/75

50/70 + 40/75 is 131/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
   50/70 = 50 × 15/70 × 15 = 750/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   40/75 = 40 × 14/75 × 14 = 560/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/1050 + 560/1050 = 750 + 560/1050 = 1310/1050
5. 1310/1050 simplified gives 131/105
6. So, 50/70 + 40/75 = 131/105
   In mixed form: 126/105

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