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Add 3/75 and 49/10

1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 4 9/10

3/75 + 49/10 is 247/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    49/10 = 49 × 15/10 × 15 = 735/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/150 + 735/150 = 6 + 735/150 = 741/150
  5. 741/150 simplified gives 247/50
  6. So, 3/75 + 49/10 = 247/50
    In mixed form: 447/50

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