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Add 80/50 and 15/70

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 15/70

80/50 + 15/70 is 127/70.

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,
   80/50 = 80 × 7/50 × 7 = 560/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/350 + 75/350 = 560 + 75/350 = 635/350
5. 635/350 simplified gives 127/70
6. So, 80/50 + 15/70 = 127/70
   In mixed form: 157/70

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