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Add 5/4 and 14/35

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 14/35

5/4 + 14/35 is 33/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    5/4 = 5 × 35/4 × 35 = 175/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/140 + 56/140 = 175 + 56/140 = 231/140
  5. 231/140 simplified gives 33/20
  6. So, 5/4 + 14/35 = 33/20
    In mixed form: 113/20

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