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Add 10/14 and 18/49

10/14 + 18/49 is 53/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    10/14 = 10 × 7/14 × 7 = 70/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    18/49 = 18 × 2/49 × 2 = 36/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/98 + 36/98 = 70 + 36/98 = 106/98
  5. 106/98 simplified gives 53/49
  6. So, 10/14 + 18/49 = 53/49
    In mixed form: 14/49

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