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Add 49/10 and 5/7

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 5/7

49/10 + 5/7 is 393/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 7 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    49/10 = 49 × 7/10 × 7 = 343/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    5/7 = 5 × 10/7 × 10 = 50/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/70 + 50/70 = 343 + 50/70 = 393/70
  5. So, 49/10 + 5/7 = 393/70
    In mixed form: 543/70

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