Add 28/10 and 24/49, Solve 2 8/10 + 24/49 as a fraction

Add 28/10 and 24/49

1^st number: 2 8/10, 2^nd number: 24/49

28/10 + 24/49 is 806/245.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
28/10 = 28 × 49/10 × 49 = 1372/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
24/49 = 24 × 10/49 × 10 = 240/490
Add the two like fractions:
1372/490 + 240/490 = 1372 + 240/490 = 1612/490
1612/490 simplified gives 806/245
So, 28/10 + 24/49 = 806/245
In mixed form: 371/245

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