Add 60/6 and 7/49, Solve 10 0/6 + 7/49 as a fraction

Add 60/6 and 7/49

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 7/49

60/6 + 7/49 is 71/7.

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,
7/49 = 7 × 6/49 × 6 = 42/294
Add the two like fractions:
2940/294 + 42/294 = 2940 + 42/294 = 2982/294
2982/294 simplified gives 71/7
So, 60/6 + 7/49 = 71/7
In mixed form: 101/7

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