Add 7/4 and 49/70
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 49/70
7/4 + 49/70 is 49/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
7/4 = 7 × 35/4 × 35 = 245/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140 - Add the two like fractions:
245/140 + 98/140 = 245 + 98/140 = 343/140 - 343/140 simplified gives 49/20
- So, 7/4 + 49/70 = 49/20
In mixed form: 29/20
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