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Add 45/6 and 16/49

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 16/49

45/6 + 16/49 is 767/98.

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,
    45/6 = 45 × 49/6 × 49 = 2205/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    16/49 = 16 × 6/49 × 6 = 96/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/294 + 96/294 = 2205 + 96/294 = 2301/294
  5. 2301/294 simplified gives 767/98
  6. So, 45/6 + 16/49 = 767/98
    In mixed form: 781/98

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