Add 5/6 and 14/49
56 + 1449 is 4742.
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,
56 = 5 × 496 × 49 = 245294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
1449 = 14 × 649 × 6 = 84294 - Add the two like fractions:
245294 + 84294 = 245 + 84294 = 329294 - 329/294 simplified gives 4742
- So, 5/6 + 14/49 = 47/42
In mixed form: 1542
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