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Add 54/6 and 2/49

1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 2/49

54/6 + 2/49 is 443/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    54/6 = 54 × 49/6 × 49 = 2646/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    2/49 = 2 × 6/49 × 6 = 12/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/294 + 12/294 = 2646 + 12/294 = 2658/294
  5. 2658/294 simplified gives 443/49
  6. So, 54/6 + 2/49 = 443/49
    In mixed form: 92/49

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