Add 54/4 and 6/49, Solve 13 2/4 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 54/4 and 6/49

1^st number: 13 2/4, 2^nd number: 6/49

54/4 + 6/49 is 1335/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
54/4 = 54 × 49/4 × 49 = 2646/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
6/49 = 6 × 4/49 × 4 = 24/196
Add the two like fractions:
2646/196 + 24/196 = 2646 + 24/196 = 2670/196
2670/196 simplified gives 1335/98
So, 54/4 + 6/49 = 1335/98
In mixed form: 1361/98

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