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Add 70/50 and 50/9

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

70/50 + 50/9 is 313/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   70/50 = 70 × 9/50 × 9 = 630/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   50/9 = 50 × 50/9 × 50 = 2500/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/450 + 2500/450 = 630 + 2500/450 = 3130/450
5. 3130/450 simplified gives 313/45
6. So, 70/50 + 50/9 = 313/45
   In mixed form: 643/45

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