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Add 49/70 and 24/25

49/70 + 24/25 is 83/50.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    49/70 = 49 × 5/70 × 5 = 245/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    24/25 = 24 × 14/25 × 14 = 336/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/350 + 336/350 = 245 + 336/350 = 581/350
  5. 581/350 simplified gives 83/50
  6. So, 49/70 + 24/25 = 83/50
    In mixed form: 133/50

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