Add 25/6 and 7/49
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 7/49
25/6 + 7/49 is 181/42.
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,
25/6 = 25 × 49/6 × 49 = 1225/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
7/49 = 7 × 6/49 × 6 = 42/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/294 + 42/294 = 1225 + 42/294 = 1267/294 - 1267/294 simplified gives 181/42
- So, 25/6 + 7/49 = 181/42
In mixed form: 413/42
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