Add 6/54 and 12/49
6/54 + 12/49 is 157/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
6/54 = 6 × 49/54 × 49 = 294/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
12/49 = 12 × 54/49 × 54 = 648/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
294/2646 + 648/2646 = 294 + 648/2646 = 942/2646 - 942/2646 simplified gives 157/441
- So, 6/54 + 12/49 = 157/441
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