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Add 45/70 and 50/49

1^st number: 45/70, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

45/70 + 50/49 is 163/98.

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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,
   50/49 = 50 × 10/49 × 10 = 500/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/490 + 500/490 = 315 + 500/490 = 815/490
5. 815/490 simplified gives 163/98
6. So, 45/70 + 50/49 = 163/98
   In mixed form: 165/98

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