Add 8/10 and 18/49
8/10 + 18/49 is 286/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
8/10 = 8 × 49/10 × 49 = 392/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
18/49 = 18 × 10/49 × 10 = 180/490 - Add the two like fractions:
392/490 + 180/490 = 392 + 180/490 = 572/490 - 572/490 simplified gives 286/245
- So, 8/10 + 18/49 = 286/245
In mixed form: 141/245
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