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Add 18/2 and 49/70

1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 49/70

18/2 + 49/70 is 97/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    18/2 = 18 × 35/2 × 35 = 630/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    49/70 = 49 × 1/70 × 1 = 49/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/70 + 49/70 = 630 + 49/70 = 679/70
  5. 679/70 simplified gives 97/10
  6. So, 18/2 + 49/70 = 97/10
    In mixed form: 97/10

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