Add 54/6 and 42/49
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 42/49
54/6 + 42/49 is 69/7.
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,
54/6 = 54 × 49/6 × 49 = 2646/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
42/49 = 42 × 6/49 × 6 = 252/294 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/294 + 252/294 = 2646 + 252/294 = 2898/294 - 2898/294 simplified gives 69/7
- So, 54/6 + 42/49 = 69/7
In mixed form: 96/7
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