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Add 70/10 and 6/50

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 6/50

70/10 + 6/50 is 178/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   70/10 = 70 × 5/10 × 5 = 350/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   6/50 = 6 × 1/50 × 1 = 6/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/50 + 6/50 = 350 + 6/50 = 356/50
5. 356/50 simplified gives 178/25
6. So, 70/10 + 6/50 = 178/25
   In mixed form: 73/25

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