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Add 35/5 and 63/49

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 14/49

35/5 + 63/49 is 58/7.

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,
    35/5 = 35 × 49/5 × 49 = 1715/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    63/49 = 63 × 5/49 × 5 = 315/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/245 + 315/245 = 1715 + 315/245 = 2030/245
  5. 2030/245 simplified gives 58/7
  6. So, 35/5 + 63/49 = 58/7
    In mixed form: 82/7

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