Add 2/42 and 6/49
2/42 + 6/49 is 25/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
2/42 = 2 × 7/42 × 7 = 14/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
6/49 = 6 × 6/49 × 6 = 36/294 - Add the two like fractions:
14/294 + 36/294 = 14 + 36/294 = 50/294 - 50/294 simplified gives 25/147
- So, 2/42 + 6/49 = 25/147
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