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Add 70/30 and 50/25

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

70/30 + 50/25 is 13/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/150 + 300/150 = 350 + 300/150 = 650/150
5. 650/150 simplified gives 13/3
6. So, 70/30 + 50/25 = 13/3
   In mixed form: 41/3

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