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Add 70/54 and 6/49

1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 6/49

70/54 + 6/49 is 1877/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    70/54 = 70 × 49/54 × 49 = 3430/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    6/49 = 6 × 54/49 × 54 = 324/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/2646 + 324/2646 = 3430 + 324/2646 = 3754/2646
  5. 3754/2646 simplified gives 1877/1323
  6. So, 70/54 + 6/49 = 1877/1323
    In mixed form: 1554/1323

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