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Add 70/60 and 5/50

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 5/50

70/60 + 5/50 is 19/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/300 + 30/300 = 350 + 30/300 = 380/300
5. 380/300 simplified gives 19/15
6. So, 70/60 + 5/50 = 19/15
   In mixed form: 14/15

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