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Add 45/25 and 70/49

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 1 21/49

45/25 + 70/49 is 113/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    45/25 = 45 × 49/25 × 49 = 2205/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    70/49 = 70 × 25/49 × 25 = 1750/1225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/1225 + 1750/1225 = 2205 + 1750/1225 = 3955/1225
  5. 3955/1225 simplified gives 113/35
  6. So, 45/25 + 70/49 = 113/35
    In mixed form: 38/35

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