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Add 10/84 and 3/49

10/84 + 3/49 is 53/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    10/84 = 10 × 7/84 × 7 = 70/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    3/49 = 3 × 12/49 × 12 = 36/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/588 + 36/588 = 70 + 36/588 = 106/588
  5. 106/588 simplified gives 53/294
  6. So, 10/84 + 3/49 = 53/294

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