Add 45/6 and 56/49, Solve 7 3/6 + 1 7/49 as a fraction

Add 45/6 and 56/49

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

45/6 + 56/49 is 121/14.

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,
45/6 = 45 × 49/6 × 49 = 2205/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
56/49 = 56 × 6/49 × 6 = 336/294
Add the two like fractions:
2205/294 + 336/294 = 2205 + 336/294 = 2541/294
2541/294 simplified gives 121/14
So, 45/6 + 56/49 = 121/14
In mixed form: 89/14

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