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Add 3/6 and 49/5

1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 9 4/5

3/6 + 49/5 is 103/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    49/5 = 49 × 6/5 × 6 = 294/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/30 + 294/30 = 15 + 294/30 = 309/30
  5. 309/30 simplified gives 103/10
  6. So, 3/6 + 49/5 = 103/10
    In mixed form: 103/10

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