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Add 60/50 and 35/70

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 35/70

60/50 + 35/70 is 17/10.

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,
   60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/350 + 175/350 = 420 + 175/350 = 595/350
5. 595/350 simplified gives 17/10
6. So, 60/50 + 35/70 = 17/10
   In mixed form: 17/10

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