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Add 2/5 and 6/49

2/5 + 6/49 is 128/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    2/5 = 2 × 49/5 × 49 = 98/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    6/49 = 6 × 5/49 × 5 = 30/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/245 + 30/245 = 98 + 30/245 = 128/245
  5. So, 2/5 + 6/49 = 128/245

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