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Add 45/6 and 10/49

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 10/49

45/6 + 10/49 is 755/98.

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,
    45/6 = 45 × 49/6 × 49 = 2205/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    10/49 = 10 × 6/49 × 6 = 60/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/294 + 60/294 = 2205 + 60/294 = 2265/294
  5. 2265/294 simplified gives 755/98
  6. So, 45/6 + 10/49 = 755/98
    In mixed form: 769/98

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