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Add 70/35 and 70/49

1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 1 21/49

70/35 + 70/49 is 24/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
    70/35 = 70 × 7/35 × 7 = 490/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    70/49 = 70 × 5/49 × 5 = 350/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/245 + 350/245 = 490 + 350/245 = 840/245
  5. 840/245 simplified gives 24/7
  6. So, 70/35 + 70/49 = 24/7
    In mixed form: 33/7

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