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Add 42/6 and 63/49

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 1 14/49

42/6 + 63/49 is 58/7.

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,
    42/6 = 42 × 49/6 × 49 = 2058/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    63/49 = 63 × 6/49 × 6 = 378/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/294 + 378/294 = 2058 + 378/294 = 2436/294
  5. 2436/294 simplified gives 58/7
  6. So, 42/6 + 63/49 = 58/7
    In mixed form: 82/7

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