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Add 1/2 and 35/49

1/2 + 35/49 is 17/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    1/2 = 1 × 49/2 × 49 = 49/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    35/49 = 35 × 2/49 × 2 = 70/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/98 + 70/98 = 49 + 70/98 = 119/98
  5. 119/98 simplified gives 17/14
  6. So, 1/2 + 35/49 = 17/14
    In mixed form: 13/14

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