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Add 84/5 and 7/49

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 7/49

84/5 + 7/49 is 593/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    84/5 = 84 × 49/5 × 49 = 4116/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    7/49 = 7 × 5/49 × 5 = 35/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4116/245 + 35/245 = 4116 + 35/245 = 4151/245
  5. 4151/245 simplified gives 593/35
  6. So, 84/5 + 7/49 = 593/35
    In mixed form: 1633/35

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