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Add 70/50 and 75/7

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 10 5/7

70/50 + 75/7 is 424/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   75/7 = 75 × 50/7 × 50 = 3750/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/350 + 3750/350 = 490 + 3750/350 = 4240/350
5. 4240/350 simplified gives 424/35
6. So, 70/50 + 75/7 = 424/35
   In mixed form: 124/35

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