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Add 70/40 and 1/49

1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 1/49

70/40 + 1/49 is 347/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    70/40 = 70 × 49/40 × 49 = 3430/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    1/49 = 1 × 40/49 × 40 = 40/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/1960 + 40/1960 = 3430 + 40/1960 = 3470/1960
  5. 3470/1960 simplified gives 347/196
  6. So, 70/40 + 1/49 = 347/196
    In mixed form: 1151/196

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