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Add 35/49 and 70/81

35/49 + 70/81 is 895/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
    35/49 = 35 × 81/49 × 81 = 2835/3969
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
    70/81 = 70 × 49/81 × 49 = 3430/3969
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/3969 + 3430/3969 = 2835 + 3430/3969 = 6265/3969
  5. 6265/3969 simplified gives 895/567
  6. So, 35/49 + 70/81 = 895/567
    In mixed form: 1328/567

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