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Add 84/35 and 12/49

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 12/49

84/35 + 12/49 is 648/245.

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,
    84/35 = 84 × 7/35 × 7 = 588/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    12/49 = 12 × 5/49 × 5 = 60/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/245 + 60/245 = 588 + 60/245 = 648/245
  5. So, 84/35 + 12/49 = 648/245
    In mixed form: 2158/245

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