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Add 10/4 and 40/49

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 40/49

10/4 + 40/49 is 325/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    10/4 = 10 × 49/4 × 49 = 490/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    40/49 = 40 × 4/49 × 4 = 160/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/196 + 160/196 = 490 + 160/196 = 650/196
  5. 650/196 simplified gives 325/98
  6. So, 10/4 + 40/49 = 325/98
    In mixed form: 331/98

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