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Add 42/9 and 49/35

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1 14/35

42/9 + 49/35 is 91/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    42/9 = 42 × 35/9 × 35 = 1470/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    49/35 = 49 × 9/35 × 9 = 441/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/315 + 441/315 = 1470 + 441/315 = 1911/315
  5. 1911/315 simplified gives 91/15
  6. So, 42/9 + 49/35 = 91/15
    In mixed form: 61/15

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