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Add 72/50 and 1/70

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 1/70

72/50 + 1/70 is 509/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   1/70 = 1 × 5/70 × 5 = 5/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/350 + 5/350 = 504 + 5/350 = 509/350
5. So, 72/50 + 1/70 = 509/350
   In mixed form: 1159/350

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