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Add 49/2 and 3/5

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 3/5

49/2 + 3/5 is 251/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 5 is 10

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
    49/2 = 49 × 5/2 × 5 = 245/10
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
    3/5 = 3 × 2/5 × 2 = 6/10
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/10 + 6/10 = 245 + 6/10 = 251/10
  5. So, 49/2 + 3/5 = 251/10
    In mixed form: 251/10

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