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Add 10/49 and 7/36

10/49 + 7/36 is 703/1764.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    10/49 = 10 × 36/49 × 36 = 360/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    7/36 = 7 × 49/36 × 49 = 343/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/1764 + 343/1764 = 360 + 343/1764 = 703/1764
  5. So, 10/49 + 7/36 = 703/1764

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