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Add 49/70 and 4/50

49/70 + 4/50 is 39/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 50 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 50 × 7 = 350,
    4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/350 + 28/350 = 245 + 28/350 = 273/350
  5. 273/350 simplified gives 39/50
  6. So, 49/70 + 4/50 = 39/50

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