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Add 27/35 and 30/49

27/35 + 30/49 is 339/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
    27/35 = 27 × 7/35 × 7 = 189/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    30/49 = 30 × 5/49 × 5 = 150/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/245 + 150/245 = 189 + 150/245 = 339/245
  5. So, 27/35 + 30/49 = 339/245
    In mixed form: 194/245

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