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Add 49/14 and 6/10

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 6/10

49/14 + 6/10 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    49/14 = 49 × 5/14 × 5 = 245/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    6/10 = 6 × 7/10 × 7 = 42/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/70 + 42/70 = 245 + 42/70 = 287/70
  5. 287/70 simplified gives 41/10
  6. So, 49/14 + 6/10 = 41/10
    In mixed form: 41/10

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