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Add 10/6 and 12/49

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 12/49

10/6 + 12/49 is 281/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    10/6 = 10 × 49/6 × 49 = 490/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    12/49 = 12 × 6/49 × 6 = 72/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/294 + 72/294 = 490 + 72/294 = 562/294
  5. 562/294 simplified gives 281/147
  6. So, 10/6 + 12/49 = 281/147
    In mixed form: 1134/147

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