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Add 70/50 and 50/25

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

70/50 + 50/25 is 17/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   70/50 = 70 × 1/50 × 1 = 70/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   50/25 = 50 × 2/25 × 2 = 100/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/50 + 100/50 = 70 + 100/50 = 170/50
5. 170/50 simplified gives 17/5
6. So, 70/50 + 50/25 = 17/5
   In mixed form: 32/5

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