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Add 49/3 and 2/10

1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 2/10

49/3 + 2/10 is 248/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    49/3 = 49 × 10/3 × 10 = 490/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/30 + 6/30 = 490 + 6/30 = 496/30
  5. 496/30 simplified gives 248/15
  6. So, 49/3 + 2/10 = 248/15
    In mixed form: 168/15

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