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Add 49/70 and 56/75

49/70 + 56/75 is 217/150.

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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,
   56/75 = 56 × 14/75 × 14 = 784/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/1050 + 784/1050 = 735 + 784/1050 = 1519/1050
5. 1519/1050 simplified gives 217/150
6. So, 49/70 + 56/75 = 217/150
   In mixed form: 167/150

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