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Add 60/70 and 90/50

1^st number: 60/70, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

60/70 + 90/50 is 93/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   60/70 = 60 × 5/70 × 5 = 300/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   90/50 = 90 × 7/50 × 7 = 630/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/350 + 630/350 = 300 + 630/350 = 930/350
5. 930/350 simplified gives 93/35
6. So, 60/70 + 90/50 = 93/35
   In mixed form: 223/35

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