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Add 90/4 and 49/70

1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 49/70

90/4 + 49/70 is 116/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    90/4 = 90 × 35/4 × 35 = 3150/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/140 + 98/140 = 3150 + 98/140 = 3248/140
  5. 3248/140 simplified gives 116/5
  6. So, 90/4 + 49/70 = 116/5
    In mixed form: 231/5

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