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Add 32/49 and 42/70

32/49 + 42/70 is 307/245.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    32/49 = 32 × 10/49 × 10 = 320/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    42/70 = 42 × 7/70 × 7 = 294/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/490 + 294/490 = 320 + 294/490 = 614/490
  5. 614/490 simplified gives 307/245
  6. So, 32/49 + 42/70 = 307/245
    In mixed form: 162/245

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