Add 49/14 and 7/3
1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 2 1/3
49/14 + 7/3 is 35/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
49/14 = 49 × 3/14 × 3 = 147/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
7/3 = 7 × 14/3 × 14 = 98/42 - Add the two like fractions:
147/42 + 98/42 = 147 + 98/42 = 245/42 - 245/42 simplified gives 35/6
- So, 49/14 + 7/3 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6
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