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Add 70/4 and 5/49

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 5/49

70/4 + 5/49 is 1725/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    70/4 = 70 × 49/4 × 49 = 3430/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    5/49 = 5 × 4/49 × 4 = 20/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/196 + 20/196 = 3430 + 20/196 = 3450/196
  5. 3450/196 simplified gives 1725/98
  6. So, 70/4 + 5/49 = 1725/98
    In mixed form: 1759/98

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