Add 9/35 and 7/49
9/35 + 7/49 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
9/35 = 9 × 7/35 × 7 = 63/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
7/49 = 7 × 5/49 × 5 = 35/245 - Add the two like fractions:
63/245 + 35/245 = 63 + 35/245 = 98/245 - 98/245 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 9/35 + 7/49 = 2/5
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