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Add 49/30 and 56/70

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 56/70

49/30 + 56/70 is 73/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/210 + 168/210 = 343 + 168/210 = 511/210
  5. 511/210 simplified gives 73/30
  6. So, 49/30 + 56/70 = 73/30
    In mixed form: 213/30

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