Add 5/3 and 10/49
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 10/49
5/3 + 10/49 is 275/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
5/3 = 5 × 49/3 × 49 = 245/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
10/49 = 10 × 3/49 × 3 = 30/147 - Add the two like fractions:
245/147 + 30/147 = 245 + 30/147 = 275/147 - So, 5/3 + 10/49 = 275/147
In mixed form: 1128/147
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