Add 6/5 and 2/49
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2/49
6/5 + 2/49 is 304/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/5 = 6 × 49/5 × 49 = 294/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
2/49 = 2 × 5/49 × 5 = 10/245 - Add the two like fractions:
294/245 + 10/245 = 294 + 10/245 = 304/245 - So, 6/5 + 2/49 = 304/245
In mixed form: 159/245
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