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Add 70/20 and 54/50

1^st number: 3 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

70/20 + 54/50 is 229/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   70/20 = 70 × 5/20 × 5 = 350/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   54/50 = 54 × 2/50 × 2 = 108/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/100 + 108/100 = 350 + 108/100 = 458/100
5. 458/100 simplified gives 229/50
6. So, 70/20 + 54/50 = 229/50
   In mixed form: 429/50

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