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Add 10/42 and 7/49

10/42 + 7/49 is 8/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    10/42 = 10 × 7/42 × 7 = 70/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    7/49 = 7 × 6/49 × 6 = 42/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/294 + 42/294 = 70 + 42/294 = 112/294
  5. 112/294 simplified gives 8/21
  6. So, 10/42 + 7/49 = 8/21

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