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Add 49/10 and 10/28

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 10/28

49/10 + 10/28 is 184/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    49/10 = 49 × 14/10 × 14 = 686/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/140 + 50/140 = 686 + 50/140 = 736/140
  5. 736/140 simplified gives 184/35
  6. So, 49/10 + 10/28 = 184/35
    In mixed form: 59/35

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