Add 1/8 and 6/49
1/8 + 6/49 is 97/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
1/8 = 1 × 49/8 × 49 = 49/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
6/49 = 6 × 8/49 × 8 = 48/392 - Add the two like fractions:
49/392 + 48/392 = 49 + 48/392 = 97/392 - So, 1/8 + 6/49 = 97/392
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