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Add 50/70 and 70/5

1^st number: 50/70, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

50/70 + 70/5 is 103/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   50/70 = 50 × 1/70 × 1 = 50/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   70/5 = 70 × 14/5 × 14 = 980/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/70 + 980/70 = 50 + 980/70 = 1030/70
5. 1030/70 simplified gives 103/7
6. So, 50/70 + 70/5 = 103/7
   In mixed form: 145/7

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