Add 49/35 and 14/9, Solve 1 14/35 + 1 5/9 as a fraction

Add 49/35 and 14/9

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

49/35 + 14/9 is 133/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
49/35 = 49 × 9/35 × 9 = 441/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
14/9 = 14 × 35/9 × 35 = 490/315
Add the two like fractions:
441/315 + 490/315 = 441 + 490/315 = 931/315
931/315 simplified gives 133/45
So, 49/35 + 14/9 = 133/45
In mixed form: 243/45

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