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Add 49/35 and 21/90

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 21/90

49/35 + 21/90 is 49/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    49/35 = 49 × 18/35 × 18 = 882/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    21/90 = 21 × 7/90 × 7 = 147/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/630 + 147/630 = 882 + 147/630 = 1029/630
  5. 1029/630 simplified gives 49/30
  6. So, 49/35 + 21/90 = 49/30
    In mixed form: 119/30

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