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Add 40/6 and 45/49

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 45/49

40/6 + 45/49 is 1115/147.

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,
    40/6 = 40 × 49/6 × 49 = 1960/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    45/49 = 45 × 6/49 × 6 = 270/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/294 + 270/294 = 1960 + 270/294 = 2230/294
  5. 2230/294 simplified gives 1115/147
  6. So, 40/6 + 45/49 = 1115/147
    In mixed form: 786/147

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