Add 2/6 and 36/49
2/6 + 36/49 is 157/147.
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,
2/6 = 2 × 49/6 × 49 = 98/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
36/49 = 36 × 6/49 × 6 = 216/294 - Add the two like fractions:
98/294 + 216/294 = 98 + 216/294 = 314/294 - 314/294 simplified gives 157/147
- So, 2/6 + 36/49 = 157/147
In mixed form: 110/147
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