Add 8/2 and 6/49
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 6/49
8/2 + 6/49 is 202/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
8/2 = 8 × 49/2 × 49 = 392/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
6/49 = 6 × 2/49 × 2 = 12/98 - Add the two like fractions:
392/98 + 12/98 = 392 + 12/98 = 404/98 - 404/98 simplified gives 202/49
- So, 8/2 + 6/49 = 202/49
In mixed form: 46/49
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