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Add 50/5 and 40/49

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 40/49

50/5 + 40/49 is 530/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    50/5 = 50 × 49/5 × 49 = 2450/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    40/49 = 40 × 5/49 × 5 = 200/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/245 + 200/245 = 2450 + 200/245 = 2650/245
  5. 2650/245 simplified gives 530/49
  6. So, 50/5 + 40/49 = 530/49
    In mixed form: 1040/49

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