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Add 2/10 and 6/49

2/10 + 6/49 is 79/245.

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,
    6/49 = 6 × 10/49 × 10 = 60/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/490 + 60/490 = 98 + 60/490 = 158/490
  5. 158/490 simplified gives 79/245
  6. So, 2/10 + 6/49 = 79/245

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