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Add 70/50 and 36/6

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 6 0/6

70/50 + 36/6 is 37/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
   36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/150 + 900/150 = 210 + 900/150 = 1110/150
5. 1110/150 simplified gives 37/5
6. So, 70/50 + 36/6 = 37/5
   In mixed form: 72/5

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