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Add 70/28 and 50/25

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

70/28 + 50/25 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 25 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 25 × 28 = 700,
   50/25 = 50 × 28/25 × 28 = 1400/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/700 + 1400/700 = 1750 + 1400/700 = 3150/700
5. 3150/700 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 70/28 + 50/25 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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