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Add 70/49 and 15/50

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 15/50

70/49 + 15/50 is 121/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   70/49 = 70 × 50/49 × 50 = 3500/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3500/2450 + 735/2450 = 3500 + 735/2450 = 4235/2450
5. 4235/2450 simplified gives 121/70
6. So, 70/49 + 15/50 = 121/70
   In mixed form: 151/70

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