Add 49/5 and 42/7, Solve 9 4/5 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 49/5 and 42/7

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

49/5 + 42/7 is 79/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
49/5 = 49 × 7/5 × 7 = 343/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
42/7 = 42 × 5/7 × 5 = 210/35
Add the two like fractions:
343/35 + 210/35 = 343 + 210/35 = 553/35
553/35 simplified gives 79/5
So, 49/5 + 42/7 = 79/5
In mixed form: 154/5

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