Add 5/35 and 42/49
5/35 + 42/49 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
5/35 = 5 × 7/35 × 7 = 35/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
42/49 = 42 × 5/49 × 5 = 210/245 - Add the two like fractions:
35/245 + 210/245 = 35 + 210/245 = 245/245 - 245/245 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 5/35 + 42/49 = 1/1
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