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Add 4/49 and 12/10

1st number: 4/49, 2nd number: 1 2/10

4/49 + 12/10 is 314/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 10 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    4/49 = 4 × 10/49 × 10 = 40/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    12/10 = 12 × 49/10 × 49 = 588/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/490 + 588/490 = 40 + 588/490 = 628/490
  5. 628/490 simplified gives 314/245
  6. So, 4/49 + 12/10 = 314/245
    In mixed form: 169/245

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