Add 70/35 and 7/49, Solve 2 0/35 + 7/49 as a fraction

Add 70/35 and 7/49

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 7/49

70/35 + 7/49 is 15/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
70/35 = 70 × 7/35 × 7 = 490/245
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
7/49 = 7 × 5/49 × 5 = 35/245
Add the two like fractions:
490/245 + 35/245 = 490 + 35/245 = 525/245
525/245 simplified gives 15/7
So, 70/35 + 7/49 = 15/7
In mixed form: 21/7

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