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Add 27/6 and 10/49

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 10/49

27/6 + 10/49 is 461/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    27/6 = 27 × 49/6 × 49 = 1323/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    10/49 = 10 × 6/49 × 6 = 60/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/294 + 60/294 = 1323 + 60/294 = 1383/294
  5. 1383/294 simplified gives 461/98
  6. So, 27/6 + 10/49 = 461/98
    In mixed form: 469/98

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