Add 7/3 and 49/6
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 8 1/6
7/3 + 49/6 is 21/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
7/3 = 7 × 2/3 × 2 = 14/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
49/6 = 49 × 1/6 × 1 = 49/6 - Add the two like fractions:
14/6 + 49/6 = 14 + 49/6 = 63/6 - 63/6 simplified gives 21/2
- So, 7/3 + 49/6 = 21/2
In mixed form: 101/2
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