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Add 70/90 and 35/49

70/90 + 35/49 is 94/63.

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    70/90 = 70 × 49/90 × 49 = 3430/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    35/49 = 35 × 90/49 × 90 = 3150/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/4410 + 3150/4410 = 3430 + 3150/4410 = 6580/4410
  5. 6580/4410 simplified gives 94/63
  6. So, 70/90 + 35/49 = 94/63
    In mixed form: 131/63

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