Add 5/6 and 6/49
5/6 + 6/49 is 281/294.
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,
6/49 = 6 × 6/49 × 6 = 36/294 - Add the two like fractions:
245/294 + 36/294 = 245 + 36/294 = 281/294 - So, 5/6 + 6/49 = 281/294
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