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Add 49/12 and 14/70

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 14/70

49/12 + 14/70 is 257/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    49/12 = 49 × 35/12 × 35 = 1715/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    14/70 = 14 × 6/70 × 6 = 84/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/420 + 84/420 = 1715 + 84/420 = 1799/420
  5. 1799/420 simplified gives 257/60
  6. So, 49/12 + 14/70 = 257/60
    In mixed form: 417/60

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