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Add 45/4 and 7/35

1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 7/35

45/4 + 7/35 is 229/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    45/4 = 45 × 35/4 × 35 = 1575/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/140 + 28/140 = 1575 + 28/140 = 1603/140
  5. 1603/140 simplified gives 229/20
  6. So, 45/4 + 7/35 = 229/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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