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Add 49/35 and 8/28

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 8/28

49/35 + 8/28 is 59/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    49/35 = 49 × 4/35 × 4 = 196/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/140 + 40/140 = 196 + 40/140 = 236/140
  5. 236/140 simplified gives 59/35
  6. So, 49/35 + 8/28 = 59/35
    In mixed form: 124/35

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