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Add 70/50 and 50/3

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

70/50 + 50/3 is 271/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 3 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 3 × 50 = 150,
   50/3 = 50 × 50/3 × 50 = 2500/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/150 + 2500/150 = 210 + 2500/150 = 2710/150
5. 2710/150 simplified gives 271/15
6. So, 70/50 + 50/3 = 271/15
   In mixed form: 181/15

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