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Add 10/15 and 3/49

10/15 + 3/49 is 107/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
    10/15 = 10 × 49/15 × 49 = 490/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    3/49 = 3 × 15/49 × 15 = 45/735
  4. Add the two fractions:
    490/735 + 45/735 = 490 + 45/735 = 535/735
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/147

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