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Add 70/30 and 54/50

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

70/30 + 54/50 is 256/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 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 50 × 3 = 150,
   54/50 = 54 × 3/50 × 3 = 162/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/150 + 162/150 = 350 + 162/150 = 512/150
5. 512/150 simplified gives 256/75
6. So, 70/30 + 54/50 = 256/75
   In mixed form: 331/75

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