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Add 5/35 and 5/49

5/35 + 5/49 is 12/49.

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,
    5/49 = 5 × 5/49 × 5 = 25/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/245 + 25/245 = 35 + 25/245 = 60/245
  5. 60/245 simplified gives 12/49
  6. So, 5/35 + 5/49 = 12/49

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