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Add 70/30 and 50/20

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

70/30 + 50/20 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/60 + 150/60 = 140 + 150/60 = 290/60
5. 290/60 simplified gives 29/6
6. So, 70/30 + 50/20 = 29/6
   In mixed form: 45/6

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