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Add 10/5 and 2/49

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 2/49

10/5 + 2/49 is 100/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    10/5 = 10 × 49/5 × 49 = 490/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    2/49 = 2 × 5/49 × 5 = 10/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/245 + 10/245 = 490 + 10/245 = 500/245
  5. 500/245 simplified gives 100/49
  6. So, 10/5 + 2/49 = 100/49
    In mixed form: 22/49

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