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Add 10/70 and 18/49

10/70 + 18/49 is 25/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 49 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    10/70 = 10 × 7/70 × 7 = 70/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    18/49 = 18 × 10/49 × 10 = 180/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/490 + 180/490 = 70 + 180/490 = 250/490
  5. 250/490 simplified gives 25/49
  6. So, 10/70 + 18/49 = 25/49

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