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Add 70/60 and 15/49

1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 15/49

70/60 + 15/49 is 433/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    70/60 = 70 × 49/60 × 49 = 3430/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    15/49 = 15 × 60/49 × 60 = 900/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/2940 + 900/2940 = 3430 + 900/2940 = 4330/2940
  5. 4330/2940 simplified gives 433/294
  6. So, 70/60 + 15/49 = 433/294
    In mixed form: 1139/294

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