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Add 75/50 and 45/70

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 45/70

75/50 + 45/70 is 15/7.

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,
   75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   45/70 = 45 × 5/70 × 5 = 225/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/350 + 225/350 = 525 + 225/350 = 750/350
5. 750/350 simplified gives 15/7
6. So, 75/50 + 45/70 = 15/7
   In mixed form: 21/7

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