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Add 6/70 and 50/21

1^st number: 6/70, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

6/70 + 50/21 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 21 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
   50/21 = 50 × 10/21 × 10 = 500/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/210 + 500/210 = 18 + 500/210 = 518/210
5. 518/210 simplified gives 37/15
6. So, 6/70 + 50/21 = 37/15
   In mixed form: 27/15

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