Add 40/10 and 6/49, Solve 4 0/10 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 40/10 and 6/49

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 6/49

40/10 + 6/49 is 202/49.

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,
40/10 = 40 × 49/10 × 49 = 1960/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
6/49 = 6 × 10/49 × 10 = 60/490
Add the two like fractions:
1960/490 + 60/490 = 1960 + 60/490 = 2020/490
2020/490 simplified gives 202/49
So, 40/10 + 6/49 = 202/49
In mixed form: 46/49

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