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Add 70/10 and 50/60

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 50/60

70/10 + 50/60 is 47/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   70/10 = 70 × 6/10 × 6 = 420/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/60 + 50/60 = 420 + 50/60 = 470/60
5. 470/60 simplified gives 47/6
6. So, 70/10 + 50/60 = 47/6
   In mixed form: 75/6

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