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Add 2/10 and 14/49

2/10 + 14/49 is 17/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 49 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    2/10 = 2 × 49/10 × 49 = 98/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    14/49 = 14 × 10/49 × 10 = 140/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/490 + 140/490 = 98 + 140/490 = 238/490
  5. 238/490 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 2/10 + 14/49 = 17/35

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