Add 54/6 and 40/49, Solve 9 0/6 + 40/49 as a fraction

Add 54/6 and 40/49

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 40/49

54/6 + 40/49 is 481/49.

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,
54/6 = 54 × 49/6 × 49 = 2646/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
40/49 = 40 × 6/49 × 6 = 240/294
Add the two like fractions:
2646/294 + 240/294 = 2646 + 240/294 = 2886/294
2886/294 simplified gives 481/49
So, 54/6 + 40/49 = 481/49
In mixed form: 940/49

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