Add 56/5 and 6/49, Solve 11 1/5 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 56/5 and 6/49

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 6/49

56/5 + 6/49 is 2774/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
56/5 = 56 × 49/5 × 49 = 2744/245
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
6/49 = 6 × 5/49 × 5 = 30/245
Add the two like fractions:
2744/245 + 30/245 = 2744 + 30/245 = 2774/245
So, 56/5 + 6/49 = 2774/245
In mixed form: 1179/245

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