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Add 50/35 and 49/9

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 5 4/9

50/35 + 49/9 is 433/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    49/9 = 49 × 35/9 × 35 = 1715/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/315 + 1715/315 = 450 + 1715/315 = 2165/315
  5. 2165/315 simplified gives 433/63
  6. So, 50/35 + 49/9 = 433/63
    In mixed form: 655/63

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