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Add 10/4 and 49/6

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 8 1/6

10/4 + 49/6 is 32/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    10/4 = 10 × 3/4 × 3 = 30/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    49/6 = 49 × 2/6 × 2 = 98/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/12 + 98/12 = 30 + 98/12 = 128/12
  5. 128/12 simplified gives 32/3
  6. So, 10/4 + 49/6 = 32/3
    In mixed form: 102/3

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