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Add 49/35 and 98/9

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 10 8/9

49/35 + 98/9 is 553/45.

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,
    98/9 = 98 × 35/9 × 35 = 3430/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/315 + 3430/315 = 441 + 3430/315 = 3871/315
  5. 3871/315 simplified gives 553/45
  6. So, 49/35 + 98/9 = 553/45
    In mixed form: 1213/45

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