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Add 70/49 and 21/90

1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 21/90

70/49 + 21/90 is 349/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    70/49 = 70 × 90/49 × 90 = 6300/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    21/90 = 21 × 49/90 × 49 = 1029/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/4410 + 1029/4410 = 6300 + 1029/4410 = 7329/4410
  5. 7329/4410 simplified gives 349/210
  6. So, 70/49 + 21/90 = 349/210
    In mixed form: 1139/210

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