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Add 70/84 and 15/49

70/84 + 15/49 is 335/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    70/84 = 70 × 7/84 × 7 = 490/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    15/49 = 15 × 12/49 × 12 = 180/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/588 + 180/588 = 490 + 180/588 = 670/588
  5. 670/588 simplified gives 335/294
  6. So, 70/84 + 15/49 = 335/294
    In mixed form: 141/294

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