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Add 70/35 and 10/50

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 10/50

70/35 + 10/50 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   70/35 = 70 × 10/35 × 10 = 700/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/350 + 70/350 = 700 + 70/350 = 770/350
5. 770/350 simplified gives 11/5
6. So, 70/35 + 10/50 = 11/5
   In mixed form: 21/5

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