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Add 49/10 and 28/63

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 28/63

49/10 + 28/63 is 481/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    49/10 = 49 × 63/10 × 63 = 3087/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    28/63 = 28 × 10/63 × 10 = 280/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/630 + 280/630 = 3087 + 280/630 = 3367/630
  5. 3367/630 simplified gives 481/90
  6. So, 49/10 + 28/63 = 481/90
    In mixed form: 531/90

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