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Add 49/35 and 14/6

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 2 2/6

49/35 + 14/6 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    49/35 = 49 × 6/35 × 6 = 294/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    14/6 = 14 × 35/6 × 35 = 490/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/210 + 490/210 = 294 + 490/210 = 784/210
  5. 784/210 simplified gives 56/15
  6. So, 49/35 + 14/6 = 56/15
    In mixed form: 311/15

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