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Add 45/70 and 45/49

45/70 + 45/49 is 153/98.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    45/70 = 45 × 7/70 × 7 = 315/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    45/49 = 45 × 10/49 × 10 = 450/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/490 + 450/490 = 315 + 450/490 = 765/490
  5. 765/490 simplified gives 153/98
  6. So, 45/70 + 45/49 = 153/98
    In mixed form: 155/98

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