Add 30/12 and 6/49, Solve 2 6/12 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 6/49

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 6/49

30/12 + 6/49 is 257/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 49 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
6/49 = 6 × 12/49 × 12 = 72/588
Add the two like fractions:
1470/588 + 72/588 = 1470 + 72/588 = 1542/588
1542/588 simplified gives 257/98
So, 30/12 + 6/49 = 257/98
In mixed form: 261/98

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