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Add 49/35 and 6/9

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 6/9

49/35 + 6/9 is 31/15.

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,
    6/9 = 6 × 35/9 × 35 = 210/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/315 + 210/315 = 441 + 210/315 = 651/315
  5. 651/315 simplified gives 31/15
  6. So, 49/35 + 6/9 = 31/15
    In mixed form: 21/15

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