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Add 10/5 and 49/12

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 4 1/12

10/5 + 49/12 is 73/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    10/5 = 10 × 12/5 × 12 = 120/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/60 + 245/60 = 120 + 245/60 = 365/60
  5. 365/60 simplified gives 73/12
  6. So, 10/5 + 49/12 = 73/12
    In mixed form: 61/12

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