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Add 8/49 and 10/8

1st number: 8/49, 2nd number: 1 2/8

8/49 + 10/8 is 277/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    8/49 = 8 × 8/49 × 8 = 64/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    10/8 = 10 × 49/8 × 49 = 490/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/392 + 490/392 = 64 + 490/392 = 554/392
  5. 554/392 simplified gives 277/196
  6. So, 8/49 + 10/8 = 277/196
    In mixed form: 181/196

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