Add 42/6 and 25/49
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 25/49
42/6 + 25/49 is 368/49.
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,
25/49 = 25 × 6/49 × 6 = 150/294 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/294 + 150/294 = 2058 + 150/294 = 2208/294 - 2208/294 simplified gives 368/49
- So, 42/6 + 25/49 = 368/49
In mixed form: 725/49
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