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Add 70/50 and 30/28

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/28

70/50 + 30/28 is 173/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   70/50 = 70 × 14/50 × 14 = 980/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   30/28 = 30 × 25/28 × 25 = 750/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/700 + 750/700 = 980 + 750/700 = 1730/700
5. 1730/700 simplified gives 173/70
6. So, 70/50 + 30/28 = 173/70
   In mixed form: 233/70

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