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Add 70/28 and 50/5

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

70/28 + 50/5 is 25/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
   50/5 = 50 × 28/5 × 28 = 1400/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/140 + 1400/140 = 350 + 1400/140 = 1750/140
5. 1750/140 simplified gives 25/2
6. So, 70/28 + 50/5 = 25/2
   In mixed form: 121/2

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