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Add 49/9 and 35/75

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 35/75

49/9 + 35/75 is 266/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    49/9 = 49 × 25/9 × 25 = 1225/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    35/75 = 35 × 3/75 × 3 = 105/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/225 + 105/225 = 1225 + 105/225 = 1330/225
  5. 1330/225 simplified gives 266/45
  6. So, 49/9 + 35/75 = 266/45
    In mixed form: 541/45

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