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Add 70/21 and 5/50

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 5/50

70/21 + 5/50 is 103/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   70/21 = 70 × 50/21 × 50 = 3500/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   5/50 = 5 × 21/50 × 21 = 105/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3500/1050 + 105/1050 = 3500 + 105/1050 = 3605/1050
5. 3605/1050 simplified gives 103/30
6. So, 70/21 + 5/50 = 103/30
   In mixed form: 313/30

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