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Add 49/35 and 4/27

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 4/27

49/35 + 4/27 is 209/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    49/35 = 49 × 27/35 × 27 = 1323/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    4/27 = 4 × 35/27 × 35 = 140/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/945 + 140/945 = 1323 + 140/945 = 1463/945
  5. 1463/945 simplified gives 209/135
  6. So, 49/35 + 4/27 = 209/135
    In mixed form: 174/135

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