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Add 35/30 and 45/49

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 45/49

35/30 + 45/49 is 613/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    35/30 = 35 × 49/30 × 49 = 1715/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    45/49 = 45 × 30/49 × 30 = 1350/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/1470 + 1350/1470 = 1715 + 1350/1470 = 3065/1470
  5. 3065/1470 simplified gives 613/294
  6. So, 35/30 + 45/49 = 613/294
    In mixed form: 225/294

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