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Add 70/2 and 50/25

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

70/2 + 50/25 is 37/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
   70/2 = 70 × 25/2 × 25 = 1750/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   50/25 = 50 × 2/25 × 2 = 100/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/50 + 100/50 = 1750 + 100/50 = 1850/50
5. 1850/50 simplified gives 37/1
6. So, 70/2 + 50/25 = 37/1

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