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Add 49/35 and 5/21

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 5/21

49/35 + 5/21 is 172/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    49/35 = 49 × 3/35 × 3 = 147/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    5/21 = 5 × 5/21 × 5 = 25/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/105 + 25/105 = 147 + 25/105 = 172/105
  5. So, 49/35 + 5/21 = 172/105
    In mixed form: 167/105

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