Add 5/6 and 42/49
56 + 4249 is 7142.
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,
56 = 5 × 496 × 49 = 245294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
4249 = 42 × 649 × 6 = 252294 - Add the two like fractions:
245294 + 252294 = 245 + 252294 = 497294 - 497/294 simplified gives 7142
- So, 5/6 + 42/49 = 71/42
In mixed form: 12942
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