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Add 56/35 and 3/49

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 3/49

56/35 + 3/49 is 407/245.

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,
    56/35 = 56 × 7/35 × 7 = 392/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    3/49 = 3 × 5/49 × 5 = 15/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/245 + 15/245 = 392 + 15/245 = 407/245
  5. So, 56/35 + 3/49 = 407/245
    In mixed form: 1162/245

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