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Add 70/50 and 2/81

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 2/81

70/50 + 2/81 is 577/405.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   70/50 = 70 × 81/50 × 81 = 5670/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   2/81 = 2 × 50/81 × 50 = 100/4050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5670/4050 + 100/4050 = 5670 + 100/4050 = 5770/4050
5. 5770/4050 simplified gives 577/405
6. So, 70/50 + 2/81 = 577/405
   In mixed form: 1172/405

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