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Add 36/6 and 48/49

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

36/6 + 48/49 is 342/49.

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,
    36/6 = 36 × 49/6 × 49 = 1764/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    48/49 = 48 × 6/49 × 6 = 288/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/294 + 288/294 = 1764 + 288/294 = 2052/294
  5. 2052/294 simplified gives 342/49
  6. So, 36/6 + 48/49 = 342/49
    In mixed form: 648/49

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