Add 2/35 and 56/49
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 7/49
2/35 + 56/49 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/35 = 2 × 7/35 × 7 = 14/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
56/49 = 56 × 5/49 × 5 = 280/245 - Add the two like fractions:
14/245 + 280/245 = 14 + 280/245 = 294/245 - 294/245 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 2/35 + 56/49 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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