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Add 49/70 and 90/80

1^st number: 49/70, 2^nd number: 1 10/80

49/70 + 90/80 is 73/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   49/70 = 49 × 8/70 × 8 = 392/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   90/80 = 90 × 7/80 × 7 = 630/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/560 + 630/560 = 392 + 630/560 = 1022/560
5. 1022/560 simplified gives 73/40
6. So, 49/70 + 90/80 = 73/40
   In mixed form: 133/40

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