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Add 9/2 and 49/70

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 49/70

9/2 + 49/70 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    9/2 = 9 × 35/2 × 35 = 315/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    49/70 = 49 × 1/70 × 1 = 49/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/70 + 49/70 = 315 + 49/70 = 364/70
  5. 364/70 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 9/2 + 49/70 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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