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Add 25/18 and 49/70

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 49/70

25/18 + 49/70 is 94/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    25/18 = 25 × 35/18 × 35 = 875/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    49/70 = 49 × 9/70 × 9 = 441/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/630 + 441/630 = 875 + 441/630 = 1316/630
  5. 1316/630 simplified gives 94/45
  6. So, 25/18 + 49/70 = 94/45
    In mixed form: 24/45

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