Add 60/6 and 5/49, Solve 10 0/6 + 5/49 as a fraction

Add 60/6 and 5/49

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 5/49

60/6 + 5/49 is 495/49.

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,
60/6 = 60 × 49/6 × 49 = 2940/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
5/49 = 5 × 6/49 × 6 = 30/294
Add the two like fractions:
2940/294 + 30/294 = 2940 + 30/294 = 2970/294
2970/294 simplified gives 495/49
So, 60/6 + 5/49 = 495/49
In mixed form: 105/49

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