Add 42/6 and 54/49, Solve 7 0/6 + 1 5/49 as a fraction

Add 42/6 and 54/49

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

42/6 + 54/49 is 397/49.

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,
54/49 = 54 × 6/49 × 6 = 324/294
Add the two like fractions:
2058/294 + 324/294 = 2058 + 324/294 = 2382/294
2382/294 simplified gives 397/49
So, 42/6 + 54/49 = 397/49
In mixed form: 85/49

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