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Add 35/45 and 5/49

35/45 + 5/49 is 388/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    35/45 = 35 × 49/45 × 49 = 1715/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    5/49 = 5 × 45/49 × 45 = 225/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/2205 + 225/2205 = 1715 + 225/2205 = 1940/2205
  5. 1940/2205 simplified gives 388/441
  6. So, 35/45 + 5/49 = 388/441

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