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Add 10/3 and 12/49

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 12/49

10/3 + 12/49 is 526/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
    10/3 = 10 × 49/3 × 49 = 490/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    12/49 = 12 × 3/49 × 3 = 36/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/147 + 36/147 = 490 + 36/147 = 526/147
  5. So, 10/3 + 12/49 = 526/147
    In mixed form: 385/147

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