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Add 42/6 and 1/49

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 1/49

42/6 + 1/49 is 344/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    42/6 = 42 × 49/6 × 49 = 2058/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    1/49 = 1 × 6/49 × 6 = 6/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/294 + 6/294 = 2058 + 6/294 = 2064/294
  5. 2064/294 simplified gives 344/49
  6. So, 42/6 + 1/49 = 344/49
    In mixed form: 71/49

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