Add 35/8 and 6/49, Solve 4 3/8 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 35/8 and 6/49

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 6/49

35/8 + 6/49 is 1763/392.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
35/8 = 35 × 49/8 × 49 = 1715/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
6/49 = 6 × 8/49 × 8 = 48/392
Add the two like fractions:
1715/392 + 48/392 = 1715 + 48/392 = 1763/392
So, 35/8 + 6/49 = 1763/392
In mixed form: 4195/392

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