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Add 70/4 and 50/49

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

70/4 + 50/49 is 1815/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   70/4 = 70 × 49/4 × 49 = 3430/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   50/49 = 50 × 4/49 × 4 = 200/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/196 + 200/196 = 3430 + 200/196 = 3630/196
5. 3630/196 simplified gives 1815/98
6. So, 70/4 + 50/49 = 1815/98
   In mixed form: 1851/98

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