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Add 70/50 and 6/60

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 6/60

70/50 + 6/60 is 3/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   70/50 = 70 × 6/50 × 6 = 420/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   6/60 = 6 × 5/60 × 5 = 30/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/300 + 30/300 = 420 + 30/300 = 450/300
5. 450/300 simplified gives 3/2
6. So, 70/50 + 6/60 = 3/2
   In mixed form: 11/2

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