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Add 70/50 and 20/30

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 20/30

70/50 + 20/30 is 31/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/150 + 100/150 = 210 + 100/150 = 310/150
5. 310/150 simplified gives 31/15
6. So, 70/50 + 20/30 = 31/15
   In mixed form: 21/15

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