Add 6/2 and 21/49
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 21/49
6/2 + 21/49 is 24/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
6/2 = 6 × 49/2 × 49 = 294/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
21/49 = 21 × 2/49 × 2 = 42/98 - Add the two like fractions:
294/98 + 42/98 = 294 + 42/98 = 336/98 - 336/98 simplified gives 24/7
- So, 6/2 + 21/49 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7
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