Add 2/6 and 28/49
26 + 2849 is 1921.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
26 = 2 × 496 × 49 = 98294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
2849 = 28 × 649 × 6 = 168294 - Add the two like fractions:
98294 + 168294 = 98 + 168294 = 266294 - 266/294 simplified gives 1921
- So, 2/6 + 28/49 = 19/21
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