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Add 49/16 and 14/35

1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 14/35

49/16 + 14/35 is 277/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    49/16 = 49 × 35/16 × 35 = 1715/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    14/35 = 14 × 16/35 × 16 = 224/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/560 + 224/560 = 1715 + 224/560 = 1939/560
  5. 1939/560 simplified gives 277/80
  6. So, 49/16 + 14/35 = 277/80
    In mixed form: 337/80

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