Add 42/6 and 14/49
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 14/49
42/6 + 14/49 is 51/7.
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,
42/6 = 42 × 49/6 × 49 = 2058/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
14/49 = 14 × 6/49 × 6 = 84/294 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/294 + 84/294 = 2058 + 84/294 = 2142/294 - 2142/294 simplified gives 51/7
- So, 42/6 + 14/49 = 51/7
In mixed form: 72/7
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