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Add 64/49 and 42/70

1^st number: 1 15/49, 2^nd number: 42/70

64/49 + 42/70 is 467/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   64/49 = 64 × 10/49 × 10 = 640/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   42/70 = 42 × 7/70 × 7 = 294/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/490 + 294/490 = 640 + 294/490 = 934/490
5. 934/490 simplified gives 467/245
6. So, 64/49 + 42/70 = 467/245
   In mixed form: 1222/245

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