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Add 48/35 and 6/49

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 6/49

48/35 + 6/49 is 366/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
    48/35 = 48 × 7/35 × 7 = 336/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    6/49 = 6 × 5/49 × 5 = 30/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/245 + 30/245 = 336 + 30/245 = 366/245
  5. So, 48/35 + 6/49 = 366/245
    In mixed form: 1121/245

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