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Add 54/50 and 30/70

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 30/70

54/50 + 30/70 is 264/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   54/50 = 54 × 7/50 × 7 = 378/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   30/70 = 30 × 5/70 × 5 = 150/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/350 + 150/350 = 378 + 150/350 = 528/350
5. 528/350 simplified gives 264/175
6. So, 54/50 + 30/70 = 264/175
   In mixed form: 189/175

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