Add 49/5 and 7/14, Solve 9 4/5 + 7/14 as a fraction

Add 49/5 and 7/14

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 7/14

49/5 + 7/14 is 103/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
49/5 = 49 × 14/5 × 14 = 686/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
7/14 = 7 × 5/14 × 5 = 35/70
Add the two like fractions:
686/70 + 35/70 = 686 + 35/70 = 721/70
721/70 simplified gives 103/10
So, 49/5 + 7/14 = 103/10
In mixed form: 103/10

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