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Add 2/5 and 84/49

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

2/5 + 84/49 is 74/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    2/5 = 2 × 49/5 × 49 = 98/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    84/49 = 84 × 5/49 × 5 = 420/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/245 + 420/245 = 98 + 420/245 = 518/245
  5. 518/245 simplified gives 74/35
  6. So, 2/5 + 84/49 = 74/35
    In mixed form: 24/35

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