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Add 10/25 and 5/49

10/25 + 5/49 is 123/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    10/25 = 10 × 49/25 × 49 = 490/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    5/49 = 5 × 25/49 × 25 = 125/1225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/1225 + 125/1225 = 490 + 125/1225 = 615/1225
  5. 615/1225 simplified gives 123/245
  6. So, 10/25 + 5/49 = 123/245

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