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Add 49/5 and 35/28

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 1 7/28

49/5 + 35/28 is 221/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    49/5 = 49 × 28/5 × 28 = 1372/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    35/28 = 35 × 5/28 × 5 = 175/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/140 + 175/140 = 1372 + 175/140 = 1547/140
  5. 1547/140 simplified gives 221/20
  6. So, 49/5 + 35/28 = 221/20
    In mixed form: 111/20

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