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Add 5/70 and 9/49

5/70 + 9/49 is 25/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 49 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    5/70 = 5 × 7/70 × 7 = 35/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    9/49 = 9 × 10/49 × 10 = 90/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/490 + 90/490 = 35 + 90/490 = 125/490
  5. 125/490 simplified gives 25/98
  6. So, 5/70 + 9/49 = 25/98

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