Add 2/6 and 90/49, Solve 2/6 + 1 41/49 as a fraction

Add 2/6 and 90/49

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

2/6 + 90/49 is 319/147.

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,
2/6 = 2 × 49/6 × 49 = 98/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
90/49 = 90 × 6/49 × 6 = 540/294
Add the two like fractions:
98/294 + 540/294 = 98 + 540/294 = 638/294
638/294 simplified gives 319/147
So, 2/6 + 90/49 = 319/147
In mixed form: 225/147

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