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Add 45/35 and 20/49

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 20/49

45/35 + 20/49 is 83/49.

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,
    20/49 = 20 × 5/49 × 5 = 100/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/245 + 100/245 = 315 + 100/245 = 415/245
  5. 415/245 simplified gives 83/49
  6. So, 45/35 + 20/49 = 83/49
    In mixed form: 134/49

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