Add 35/12 and 9/49, Solve 2 11/12 + 9/49 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 9/49

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 9/49

35/12 + 9/49 is 1823/588.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 49 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
35/12 = 35 × 49/12 × 49 = 1715/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
9/49 = 9 × 12/49 × 12 = 108/588
Add the two like fractions:
1715/588 + 108/588 = 1715 + 108/588 = 1823/588
So, 35/12 + 9/49 = 1823/588
In mixed form: 359/588

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