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Add 49/35 and 5/9

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

49/35 + 5/9 is 88/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    49/35 = 49 × 9/35 × 9 = 441/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    5/9 = 5 × 35/9 × 35 = 175/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/315 + 175/315 = 441 + 175/315 = 616/315
  5. 616/315 simplified gives 88/45
  6. So, 49/35 + 5/9 = 88/45
    In mixed form: 143/45

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