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Add 49/10 and 4/56

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 4/56

49/10 + 4/56 is 174/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    49/10 = 49 × 28/10 × 28 = 1372/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/280 + 20/280 = 1372 + 20/280 = 1392/280
  5. 1392/280 simplified gives 174/35
  6. So, 49/10 + 4/56 = 174/35
    In mixed form: 434/35

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