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Add 49/28 and 18/35

1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 18/35

49/28 + 18/35 is 317/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    49/28 = 49 × 5/28 × 5 = 245/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    18/35 = 18 × 4/35 × 4 = 72/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/140 + 72/140 = 245 + 72/140 = 317/140
  5. So, 49/28 + 18/35 = 317/140
    In mixed form: 237/140

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