Add 5/6 and 21/49
5/6 + 21/49 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/6 = 5 × 49/6 × 49 = 245/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
21/49 = 21 × 6/49 × 6 = 126/294 - Add the two like fractions:
245/294 + 126/294 = 245 + 126/294 = 371/294 - 371/294 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 5/6 + 21/49 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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