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Add 49/10 and 6/72

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 6/72

49/10 + 6/72 is 299/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    49/10 = 49 × 36/10 × 36 = 1764/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/360 + 30/360 = 1764 + 30/360 = 1794/360
  5. 1794/360 simplified gives 299/60
  6. So, 49/10 + 6/72 = 299/60
    In mixed form: 459/60

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