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Add 49/70 and 48/75

49/70 + 48/75 is 67/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
    49/70 = 49 × 15/70 × 15 = 735/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    48/75 = 48 × 14/75 × 14 = 672/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/1050 + 672/1050 = 735 + 672/1050 = 1407/1050
  5. 1407/1050 simplified gives 67/50
  6. So, 49/70 + 48/75 = 67/50
    In mixed form: 117/50

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