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Add 56/35 and 49/9

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 5 4/9

56/35 + 49/9 is 317/45.

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,
    56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    49/9 = 49 × 35/9 × 35 = 1715/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/315 + 1715/315 = 504 + 1715/315 = 2219/315
  5. 2219/315 simplified gives 317/45
  6. So, 56/35 + 49/9 = 317/45
    In mixed form: 72/45

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