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Add 7/35 and 49/14

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 3 7/14

7/35 + 49/14 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    7/35 = 7 × 2/35 × 2 = 14/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    49/14 = 49 × 5/14 × 5 = 245/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/70 + 245/70 = 14 + 245/70 = 259/70
  5. 259/70 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 7/35 + 49/14 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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