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Add 45/35 and 10/49

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 10/49

45/35 + 10/49 is 73/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
    45/35 = 45 × 7/35 × 7 = 315/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    10/49 = 10 × 5/49 × 5 = 50/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/245 + 50/245 = 315 + 50/245 = 365/245
  5. 365/245 simplified gives 73/49
  6. So, 45/35 + 10/49 = 73/49
    In mixed form: 124/49

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