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Add 10/8 and 21/49

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 21/49

10/8 + 21/49 is 47/28.

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,
    21/49 = 21 × 8/49 × 8 = 168/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/392 + 168/392 = 490 + 168/392 = 658/392
  5. 658/392 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 10/8 + 21/49 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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