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Add 70/50 and 35/49

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 35/49

70/50 + 35/49 is 74/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   35/49 = 35 × 50/49 × 50 = 1750/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/2450 + 1750/2450 = 3430 + 1750/2450 = 5180/2450
5. 5180/2450 simplified gives 74/35
6. So, 70/50 + 35/49 = 74/35
   In mixed form: 24/35

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