Add 6/3 and 14/49
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 14/49
6/3 + 14/49 is 16/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
6/3 = 6 × 49/3 × 49 = 294/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
14/49 = 14 × 3/49 × 3 = 42/147 - Add the two like fractions:
294/147 + 42/147 = 294 + 42/147 = 336/147 - 336/147 simplified gives 16/7
- So, 6/3 + 14/49 = 16/7
In mixed form: 22/7
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