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Add 70/28 and 16/50

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 16/50

70/28 + 16/50 is 141/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   70/28 = 70 × 25/28 × 25 = 1750/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   16/50 = 16 × 14/50 × 14 = 224/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/700 + 224/700 = 1750 + 224/700 = 1974/700
5. 1974/700 simplified gives 141/50
6. So, 70/28 + 16/50 = 141/50
   In mixed form: 241/50

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