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Add 72/3 and 49/10

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 4 9/10

72/3 + 49/10 is 289/10.

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,
    72/3 = 72 × 10/3 × 10 = 720/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    49/10 = 49 × 3/10 × 3 = 147/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/30 + 147/30 = 720 + 147/30 = 867/30
  5. 867/30 simplified gives 289/10
  6. So, 72/3 + 49/10 = 289/10
    In mixed form: 289/10

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