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Add 60/25 and 10/49

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 10/49

60/25 + 10/49 is 638/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    60/25 = 60 × 49/25 × 49 = 2940/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    10/49 = 10 × 25/49 × 25 = 250/1225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/1225 + 250/1225 = 2940 + 250/1225 = 3190/1225
  5. 3190/1225 simplified gives 638/245
  6. So, 60/25 + 10/49 = 638/245
    In mixed form: 2148/245

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