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Add 70/45 and 6/49

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 6/49

70/45 + 6/49 is 740/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    70/45 = 70 × 49/45 × 49 = 3430/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    6/49 = 6 × 45/49 × 45 = 270/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/2205 + 270/2205 = 3430 + 270/2205 = 3700/2205
  5. 3700/2205 simplified gives 740/441
  6. So, 70/45 + 6/49 = 740/441
    In mixed form: 1299/441

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