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Add 5/35 and 3/49

5/35 + 3/49 is 10/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
    5/35 = 5 × 7/35 × 7 = 35/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    3/49 = 3 × 5/49 × 5 = 15/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/245 + 15/245 = 35 + 15/245 = 50/245
  5. 50/245 simplified gives 10/49
  6. So, 5/35 + 3/49 = 10/49

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