Add 30/6 and 48/49, Solve 5 0/6 + 48/49 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 48/49

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 48/49

30/6 + 48/49 is 293/49.

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,
30/6 = 30 × 49/6 × 49 = 1470/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
48/49 = 48 × 6/49 × 6 = 288/294
Add the two like fractions:
1470/294 + 288/294 = 1470 + 288/294 = 1758/294
1758/294 simplified gives 293/49
So, 30/6 + 48/49 = 293/49
In mixed form: 548/49

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