Add 50/6 and 28/49
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 28/49
50/6 + 28/49 is 187/21.
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,
50/6 = 50 × 49/6 × 49 = 2450/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
28/49 = 28 × 6/49 × 6 = 168/294 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/294 + 168/294 = 2450 + 168/294 = 2618/294 - 2618/294 simplified gives 187/21
- So, 50/6 + 28/49 = 187/21
In mixed form: 819/21
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