Add 45/35 and 5/49, Solve 1 10/35 + 5/49 as a fraction

Add 45/35 and 5/49

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 5/49

45/35 + 5/49 is 68/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
45/35 = 45 × 7/35 × 7 = 315/245
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
5/49 = 5 × 5/49 × 5 = 25/245
Add the two like fractions:
315/245 + 25/245 = 315 + 25/245 = 340/245
340/245 simplified gives 68/49
So, 45/35 + 5/49 = 68/49
In mixed form: 119/49

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