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Add 50/10 and 35/49

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 35/49

50/10 + 35/49 is 40/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 49 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    50/10 = 50 × 49/10 × 49 = 2450/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    35/49 = 35 × 10/49 × 10 = 350/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/490 + 350/490 = 2450 + 350/490 = 2800/490
  5. 2800/490 simplified gives 40/7
  6. So, 50/10 + 35/49 = 40/7
    In mixed form: 55/7

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