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Add 84/35 and 56/49

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 1 7/49

84/35 + 56/49 is 124/35.

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,
    56/49 = 56 × 5/49 × 5 = 280/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/245 + 280/245 = 588 + 280/245 = 868/245
  5. 868/245 simplified gives 124/35
  6. So, 84/35 + 56/49 = 124/35
    In mixed form: 319/35

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