Add 40/6 and 90/49, Solve 6 4/6 + 1 41/49 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 90/49

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

40/6 + 90/49 is 1250/147.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 49/6 × 49 = 1960/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
90/49 = 90 × 6/49 × 6 = 540/294
Add the two like fractions:
1960/294 + 540/294 = 1960 + 540/294 = 2500/294
2500/294 simplified gives 1250/147
So, 40/6 + 90/49 = 1250/147
In mixed form: 874/147

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