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Add 70/49 and 40/50

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 40/50

70/49 + 40/50 is 78/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   40/50 = 40 × 49/50 × 49 = 1960/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3500/2450 + 1960/2450 = 3500 + 1960/2450 = 5460/2450
5. 5460/2450 simplified gives 78/35
6. So, 70/49 + 40/50 = 78/35
   In mixed form: 28/35

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