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Add 10/8 and 20/49

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 20/49

10/8 + 20/49 is 325/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    10/8 = 10 × 49/8 × 49 = 490/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    20/49 = 20 × 8/49 × 8 = 160/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/392 + 160/392 = 490 + 160/392 = 650/392
  5. 650/392 simplified gives 325/196
  6. So, 10/8 + 20/49 = 325/196
    In mixed form: 1129/196

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