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Add 70/15 and 50/30

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

70/15 + 50/30 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   70/15 = 70 × 2/15 × 2 = 140/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   50/30 = 50 × 1/30 × 1 = 50/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/30 + 50/30 = 140 + 50/30 = 190/30
5. 190/30 simplified gives 19/3
6. So, 70/15 + 50/30 = 19/3
   In mixed form: 61/3

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