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Add 12/10 and 49/56

1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 49/56

12/10 + 49/56 is 83/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    12/10 = 12 × 28/10 × 28 = 336/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/280 + 245/280 = 336 + 245/280 = 581/280
  5. 581/280 simplified gives 83/40
  6. So, 12/10 + 49/56 = 83/40
    In mixed form: 23/40

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