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Add 72/84 and 10/49

72/84 + 10/49 is 52/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   72/84 = 72 × 7/84 × 7 = 504/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   10/49 = 10 × 12/49 × 12 = 120/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/588 + 120/588 = 504 + 120/588 = 624/588
5. 624/588 simplified gives 52/49
6. So, 72/84 + 10/49 = 52/49
   In mixed form: 13/49

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