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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    7/4 = 7 × 35/4 × 35 = 245/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/140 + 98/140 = 245 + 98/140 = 343/140
  5. 343/140 simplified gives 49/20
  6. So, 7/4 + 49/70 = 49/20
    In mixed form: 29/20

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