Add 32/6 and 4/49
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 4/49
32/6 + 4/49 is 796/147.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 49/6 × 49 = 1568/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
4/49 = 4 × 6/49 × 6 = 24/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/294 + 24/294 = 1568 + 24/294 = 1592/294 - 1592/294 simplified gives 796/147
- So, 32/6 + 4/49 = 796/147
In mixed form: 561/147
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