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Add 49/25 and 6/70

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 6/70

49/25 + 6/70 is 358/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    49/25 = 49 × 14/25 × 14 = 686/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    6/70 = 6 × 5/70 × 5 = 30/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/350 + 30/350 = 686 + 30/350 = 716/350
  5. 716/350 simplified gives 358/175
  6. So, 49/25 + 6/70 = 358/175
    In mixed form: 28/175

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