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Add 70/75 and 36/50

70/75 + 36/50 is 124/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/150 + 108/150 = 140 + 108/150 = 248/150
5. 248/150 simplified gives 124/75
6. So, 70/75 + 36/50 = 124/75
   In mixed form: 149/75

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