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Add 7/30 and 70/50

1^st number: 7/30, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

7/30 + 70/50 is 49/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/150 + 210/150 = 35 + 210/150 = 245/150
5. 245/150 simplified gives 49/30
6. So, 7/30 + 70/50 = 49/30
   In mixed form: 119/30

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