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Add 49/14 and 1/6

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 1/6

49/14 + 1/6 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    49/14 = 49 × 3/14 × 3 = 147/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    1/6 = 1 × 7/6 × 7 = 7/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/42 + 7/42 = 147 + 7/42 = 154/42
  5. 154/42 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 49/14 + 1/6 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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