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Add 6/70 and 4/49

6/70 + 4/49 is 41/245.

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,
    6/70 = 6 × 7/70 × 7 = 42/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    4/49 = 4 × 10/49 × 10 = 40/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/490 + 40/490 = 42 + 40/490 = 82/490
  5. 82/490 simplified gives 41/245
  6. So, 6/70 + 4/49 = 41/245

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