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Add 49/6 and 6/10

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 6/10

49/6 + 6/10 is 263/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    49/6 = 49 × 5/6 × 5 = 245/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/30 + 18/30 = 245 + 18/30 = 263/30
  5. So, 49/6 + 6/10 = 263/30
    In mixed form: 823/30

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