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Add 72/42 and 10/49

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 10/49

72/42 + 10/49 is 94/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    72/42 = 72 × 7/42 × 7 = 504/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    10/49 = 10 × 6/49 × 6 = 60/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/294 + 60/294 = 504 + 60/294 = 564/294
  5. 564/294 simplified gives 94/49
  6. So, 72/42 + 10/49 = 94/49
    In mixed form: 145/49

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