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Add 30/6 and 9/49

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 9/49

30/6 + 9/49 is 254/49.

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,
    30/6 = 30 × 49/6 × 49 = 1470/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    9/49 = 9 × 6/49 × 6 = 54/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/294 + 54/294 = 1470 + 54/294 = 1524/294
  5. 1524/294 simplified gives 254/49
  6. So, 30/6 + 9/49 = 254/49
    In mixed form: 59/49

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