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Add 70/25 and 10/49

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 10/49

70/25 + 10/49 is 736/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    70/25 = 70 × 49/25 × 49 = 3430/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    10/49 = 10 × 25/49 × 25 = 250/1225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/1225 + 250/1225 = 3430 + 250/1225 = 3680/1225
  5. 3680/1225 simplified gives 736/245
  6. So, 70/25 + 10/49 = 736/245
    In mixed form: 31/245

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